Message: "Re: Compagnino" - Behind the Name

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[Surname] Re: Compagnino

by PBMA

6/30/2008, 2:04 AM

Why did the spelling change to Compagnino?

- Marc (picard)

6/30/2008, 9:32 AM

The spelling didn't change. Compagnino is composed of Compagno plus the diminutive suffix -ino. Other such forms include Compagnone and Compagnucci.

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