2. (Eng. Law)
Defn: A surname.
COGNOMINAL
Cog*nom"i*nal, a.
Defn: Of or pertaining to a cognomen; of the nature of a surname.
COGNOMINAL
Cog*nom"i*nal, n.
Defn: One bearing the same name; a namesake. [Obs.] Sir T. Browne.
COGNOMINATION
Cog*nom`i*na"tion, n. Etym: [L. cognominatio.]
Defn: A cognomen or surname. [R.] Jer. Taylor.
COGNOSCENCE
Cog*nos"cence, n. Etym: [LL. cognoscentia. See Cognizance.]
Defn: Cognizance. [R.] Dr. H. More.