Fitz-

See also: fitz and Fitz

English

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman fitz, from Old French fiz (modern fils), from Latin fīlius (“son”).

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɪts

Prefix

Fitz-

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

Derived terms

English terms prefixed with Fitz-
Fitzgerald
Fitzhenry
Fitzhugh
Fitzmaurice
Fitzpatrick
Fitzroy
FitzRoy
Fitzwilliam

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