παρανόμι — meaning in English

English meaning

• cognomen noun An extra name given to an Ancient Roman, added to their first and family names, often to show which clan they belonged to.
• handle noun The part of an object that is designed to be gripped by hand.

Senses

παρανόμι is used for these senses in English:

• cognomen (historical) A personal epithet or clan name added to the given name and family name of Ancient Romans.
• handle (slang) A name or nickname, especially as an identifier over the radio or Internet.

cognomen — full definition

1. noun An extra name given to an Ancient Roman, added to their first and family names, often to show which clan they belonged to.
2. noun A nickname, used in the same way as the extra names ancient Romans had.
3. noun A family name, used in the same way as a surname.

handle — full definition

1. noun The part of an object that is designed to be gripped by hand.
2. noun A username or nickname someone uses online or over radio.
3. verb To touch, hold, or manage something with the hands.
4. verb To deal with or cope with a situation, person, or emotion.

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