aptronym

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Definition von aptronym im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

A name that is aptly suited to its owner

The latter after marrying Sir Ulick's steward becomes Mrs. M'Crule, an aptronym expressing her excessive bigotry in preventing the Catholic boy, Tommy Dunshaughlin, from attending a charity school.

An appropriate name for someone or something

{i} suitable name for a person (that matches the person's occupation or character), suitable name for an item

Synonyme

euonym, aptonym, charactonym

Etymologie

() Blend of apt and patronym