prototheme en · NOUN
Etymology
From proto- + theme.
Meanings
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The first element of a name composed of two traditional name roots.
The Old Norse given names Þorsteinn and Þorgeirr both contain the prototheme Þor- ("Thor-").
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| protothemes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Antonyms
deuterotheme (antonym(s) of “first element of a name”)