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Paterno (name) means an Italian surname, notably borne by American football coach Joe Paterno. Example: “Paterno coached college football for over four decades.”

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An Italian surname, notably borne by American football coach Joe Paterno.
"Paterno coached college football for over four decades."
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Plural
Paternos
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_____ coached college football for over four decades.

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian Paternò.

Origin: Italian

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What does “Paterno” mean?
The word “Paterno” means an Italian surname, notably borne by American football coach Joe Paterno.
How do you use “Paterno” in a sentence?
Here is “Paterno” used in a sentence: “Paterno coached college football for over four decades.”
What part of speech is “Paterno”?
“Paterno” is a name.
What is the meaning of Paterno?
"Paterno" (name) means an Italian surname, notably borne by American football coach Joe Paterno.
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