Cognomens

/kɒɡˈnoʊmənz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cognomen; multiple additional names or surnames, especially nicknames or titles.

Etymology

English pluralization of the Latin noun 'cognomen' by adding '-s'.

Kelly Says

English sometimes pluralizes Latin words the Latin way ('cognomina') and sometimes the English way ('cognomens')—this word shows that the English plural won out, even though 'cognomina' is technically more 'correct' by Latin standards.

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