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“pseudonyms”
1. A false or fictitious name; especially, one that is assumed by an author: One of the most famous pseudonyms known in American literature is that of Mark Twain which is the pseudonym of the American writer Samuel L. Clemens.
2. A name erroneously applied to some other species than that to which it properly belongs: Some people believe that it is a pseudonym to call children "kids" because it has been a term for young goats, foxes, antelopes, etc. before it was applied to humans.
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2. A name erroneously applied to some other species than that to which it properly belongs: Some people believe that it is a pseudonym to call children "kids" because it has been a term for young goats, foxes, antelopes, etc. before it was applied to humans.
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-onym, -onymy, -onymic, -onymically, -onymous, -onymously, -nym
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pseudo-, pseud-
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“pseudonyms”
A false or fictitious name; sometimes a pen name used by writers. (2)
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