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- noun a
name for anadult derived from that of achild , especially that of theeldest child
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From tecno- + -onym.
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mialuthien commented on the word teknonym
teknonym – a name derived from a child's name that is used to address a parent, for example, Johnsdad, Bobsdad (usually said by a child)
July 19, 2008