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English
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Etymology
From Anglo-French fitz, from OF. fils, from L. filius �son�.
Pronunciation
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-ɪts|-ɪts
Prefix
Fitz-
- (used in surnames) Son of; especially used for the illegitimate sons of royalty.
Derived terms
Fitzclarence
Fitzgerald
Fitzroy
Fitzwilliam
See also
Mac
Mc
O'
References
Online Etymology Dictionary: ''fitz''. Retrieved July 30, 2007.
Category:Surnames
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