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In the manner of the name of one's father or an ancestor on the father's side.

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Usage examples (4)
  • In the Norwegian wars, the actors were, every one of them, named and patronymically described as the King's friend and companion.
  • The idea, at all events, of naming nations patronymically from their leaders or founders was common in ancient times, though the correctness of some of the instances...
  • In Norway, no Persian masses fight and perish to aggrandize a king, but the actors are bonders or landholders, every one of whom is named and personally and...
  • In Norway, no Persian masses fight and perish to aggrandize a king, but the actors are bonders or landholders, every one of whom is named and personally and...
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