Complete Definition of "Fitz-"

see|Fitz

English
wikipedia|Fitz|Fitz-

Etymology
From Anglo-French fitz, from OF. fils, from L. filius �son�.

Pronunciation
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-ɪts|-ɪts

Prefix
Fitz-

  1. (used in surnames) Son of; especially used for the illegitimate sons of royalty.

Derived terms
Fitzclarence
Fitzgerald
Fitzroy
Fitzwilliam

See also
Mac
Mc
O'

References
Online Etymology Dictionary: ''fitz''. Retrieved July 30, 2007.

Category:Surnames

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