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surname

sur·name

surname

 
pronunciation:
suhr neIm
parts of speech:
noun, transitive verb
features:
Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: noun
definition: the name that distinguishes one as part of a particular family, as opposed to one's given name; family name; last name.
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part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: surnames, surnaming, surnamed
definition: to provide with or call by a surname.