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surname
     1. n. (obsolete) An additional name, particularly those derived from a birthplace, quality, or achievement; an epithet.
     2. n. (obsolete) An additional name given to a person, place, or thing; a byname or nickname.
     3. n. The name a person shares with other members of that person's family, distinguished from that person's given name or names; a family name.
     4. n. (Classical studies) The cognomen of Roman names.
     5. n. (Scottish, obsolete) A clan.
     6. v. To give a surname to.
     7. v. To call by a surname.
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