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Allonym

Al′lo-nym

,

Noun.

[F.

allonyme

, fr. Gr. [GREEK] other + [GREEK] name.]

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.

Definition 2024

allonym

allonym

English

Noun

allonym ‎(plural allonyms)

A pseudonym, (chiefly) 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.

Derived terms

(adj.): allonymous

Translations

the name of another person taken by an author as a pen name

Estonian: rööpnimi, allonüüm
French: allonyme (fr) m
German: Allonym

Portuguese: alónimo m (Portugal), alônimo m (Brazil)

See also

apocrypha, apocryphal works

Anagrams

malonyl

References

↑ Oxford English Dictionary, 3rd ed. "allonym, n." Oxford University Press (Oxford), 2012.