Paleonymy etymology

English

English word paleonymy comes from English -onymy, English paleo- (Old; ancient or primitive. Related to paleontology.)

Etymology of paleonymy

Detailed word origin of paleonymy

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