noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A first name, a forename

Verb

1. 1
   To provide with a first name. transitive
2. 2
   To have no name change. transitive
3. 3
   To name in advance. transitive

Synonyms

All synonyms

forenamegiven name

Etymology

From pre- + name.

Related phrases

first name

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