What's the difference between byname and matronymic?

Byname


Definition:

  • (v. t.) To give a nickname to.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) An antibody specific for chromomycin A3 (CHM; byname, toyomycin) was produced in sufficiently high titer in rabbits by immunization with a CHM-bovine serum albumin conjugate, prepared using diazotized p-aminobenzoic acid as a coupling agent.

Matronymic


Definition:

  • (n.) See Metronymic.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) I've realised that giving children the matronymic surname at birth is rare.

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