Bynames

/ˈbaɪ.neɪmz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of byname; multiple secondary names or nicknames used to describe or identify people.

Etymology

Plural of 'byname,' formed by adding -s to indicate multiple instances of secondary names or descriptive titles applied to individuals.

Kelly Says

Historians actually use bynames to trace family trees and understand medieval communities—if you find 'Thomas the Miller' and 'Thomas Smith,' you know something about what they did for a living!

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