English word paleonymy comes from English -onymy, English paleo- (Old; ancient or primitive. Related to paleontology.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -onymy | English (eng) | Used to form nouns describing the the study, formation, or use of words or names. |
| paleo- | English (eng) | Old; ancient or primitive. Related to paleontology. |
| paleonymy | English (eng) | The connotations that a word carries due to its historical meaning or meanings.. The use of a preexisting word in a new context. |