Cognomen
Pronunciation : Cog*no"men
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L.: co- + (g)nomen name.]
Definition : 1. The last of the three names of a person among the ancient Romans, denoting his house or family.
2. (Eng. Law)
Defn: A surname.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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