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Byname

Noun

1. A nickname or a name used to refer to a person other than their given name.

Example sentences:

• His byname, "The Rocket," was fitting for his incredible speed on the track.
• The famous explorer, known by the byname "Magellan," was the first to circumnavigate the globe.

Verb

1. To call someone by a byname or nickname.

Example sentences:

• They bynamed their beloved pet "Fluffy" due to the cat's soft and fluffy fur.
• He enjoys bynaming his closest friends with clever and unique nicknames.