Asteronym
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Asteronym is a noun meaning (typography, rare) An asterism (⁂) or similar symbol which replaces the name of the author in a literary work.
Meaning
(typography, rare) An asterism (⁂) or similar symbol which replaces the name of the author in a literary work.
Example Sentences
In this work Mr. Quérard treats of all persons who have written in French, in all parts of Europe, and have disguised themselves under anagrams, asteronyms, cryptonyms, initials, literary names, pseudonyms, facetious or strange, etc.
Word Forms
- asteronyms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include asterism, asterisc, asterix, starburst, asterisk, star.
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