Etymology

Adkins

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Today it means: A surname originating as a patronymic. Full definition →

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Adkins · proper noun1

From Adkin, diminutive of Adam + the patronymic suffix -s.

Adkins · proper noun2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

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