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English
Etymology
First attested w:1849|1849, of uncertain origin. There are many speculations as to where the term originates from; possibly monk or Shelta munik, name [from the Irish ainm itself]
Pronunciation
AHD|mÅ�nî��Ä-kÉ�r
IPA|/�m�nɪk�(r)/
SAMPA|/"mQnIk@(r)/
Homophones
Monica (in non-rhotic accents)
Noun
en-noun
monicker (plural monickers)
monniker (plural monnikers)
monacer (plural monacers)
- A personal name or nickname.
#: The rookie policewoman was upset being called Lemon Drop until she realized that everyone on the police force has a moniker.
Synonyms
(nickname): byname, nickname
Translations
Spanish: mote m, apodo m
See also
cognomen
nickname
sobriquet, soubriquet
Category:Unknown etymology
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