name
1. name \'na-m\ n [ME, fr. OE nama; akin to OHG namo name, L nomen, Gk
onoma], onyma 1a: a word constituting the distinctive designation of a
person or thing 1b1: a word or symbol that can serve as the subject of a
sentence or expres sion in logic 1b2: a designating expression 2: a
descriptive often disparaging epithet {call someone ~s> 3a: REPUTATION; esp
: an illustrious record 3b: a name as the embodiment of a reputation 3c:
a famous person 4: FAMILY, CLAN 5: semblance as opposed to reality {a
friend in ~ only} 6: spiritual nature or essence {praise his holy ~}
2. name vt 1: to give a name to : CALL 2a: to mention or identify by name
2b: to accuse by name 3: to nominate for office : APPOINT 4: to decide
upon : CHOOSE 5: to speak about : MENTION {~ a price} - nam.er n
3. name aj 1: of, relating to, or bearing a name 2: appearing in the name
of a literary or theatrical production : TIT LE 3a: having an established
reputation 3b: featuring celebrities