Epithet, Descriptive Byname

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Definition:

From the Glossary of Terms - A byname that describes physical or mental characteristics, personality traits, or characteristic behavior. Little John//, //Ethelred the Unready//, and //Richard Gotobedde// are all examples of names with epithets. The terms //nickname// and //descriptive byname are also sometimes used. [[1]]

See also Locative Bynames (location based), Occupational Bynames, Patronymic Bynames (parents).

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Examples:

(tag "descriptive names")

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Precedents:

Precedents of the SCA College of Arms - [[2]] Morsulus Heralds Website - [[3]] (to search the LoARs and Precedents) Restatement Wiki - [[4]] (restatements of Precedents) Use the above links to be sure any precedents listed below haven't been superseded by newer precedents.

Collected Precedents of the SCA: Descriptive/Epithet Bynames -

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Collected Precedents of the SCA: Nicknames/Diminutives -

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