ALLONYM

Etymology

Noun

allonym (plural allonyms)

A pseudonym, (particularly) another person's name used as a pseudonym by the author of a work.

(uncommon) An allonymous work: a book published under the name of a person other than its true author.

Anagrams

• malonyl

Source: Wiktionary


Al"lo*nym, n. Etym: [F. allonyme, fr. Gr.

1. The name of another person assumed by the author of a work.

2. A work published under the name of some one other than the author.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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