(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:34:56

Cog*no"men (?), n. [L.: co- + (g)nomen name.]

1.

The last of the three names of a person among the ancient Romans, denoting his house or family.

2. Eng.Law

A surname.

 

© Webster 1913.

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