Definition of "name-sake" [name-sake]

• Alternative spelling of namesake. (noun)

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• "With four strong women at the helm (well, five if you count Sisarina, our imaginary name-sake), our business is based on the merits of sisterhood — that is, working to promote the shared conditions, experiences, or concerns of women."
• "You are absolutely right, I had clean forgot about your illustrious name-sake."
• "This year, however, was quite more significant than those previous, for it was rumored that the name-sake of the heavenly-white ship was included in the group upon the bow."