Cognominate

/kɒɡˈnɒmɪneɪt/ verb

Definition

To give a cognomen or additional name to someone; to surname or nickname.

Etymology

From Latin 'cognominatus,' past participle of 'cognominare,' derived from 'cognomen.' The verb form was created to describe the action of bestowing a cognomen.

Kelly Says

Medieval and Renaissance writers occasionally used this verb when discussing the naming of heroes or the granting of titles, but it's so outdated that modern English simply uses 'nickname' instead.

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