Praenominal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Praenominal is an adjective meaning Relating to a praenomen.
Meaning
Relating to a praenomen.
Example Sentences
Occasionally, the praenomen Nero is preceded by the praenominal use of IMP· for imperator, as in an inscription c. 66 a.d. (Dessau, 233).
Additional examples abound. These include Felix Bebenianus Caesennianus (ILT 728; IOILA 3, no. 99) and the praenominal duonomen of P. Extricatus (IOILA 3, no. 99).
Jewels of Princess Mererit: remains of mirrors, necklaces and shells, pectoral representing two enraged griffins trampling down two Asiatics and having between them the first named praenominal cartouche of Senusert III;
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include praenomen, prenominal, pronominal, praedial, nominative, praetexta.
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