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An '''allonym''' is a [[pen name]] or alias used by an author that is borrowed from another person. Often, the borrowed name is that of a famous person or a historical figure. One prominent example is Publius, which was borrowed from [[Publius Valerius Publicola]] by [[Alexander Hamilton]], [[James Madison]], and [[John Jay]] to publish the [[Federalist Papers]]. | An '''allonym''' is a [[pen name]] or alias used by an author that is borrowed from another person. Often, the borrowed name is that of a famous person or a historical figure. One prominent example is Publius, which was borrowed from [[Publius Valerius Publicola]] by [[Alexander Hamilton]], [[James Madison]], and [[John Jay]] to publish the [[Federalist Papers]].[[Category:Suggestion Bot Tag]] | ||
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An allonym is a pen name or alias used by an author that is borrowed from another person. Often, the borrowed name is that of a famous person or a historical figure. One prominent example is Publius, which was borrowed from Publius Valerius Publicola by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay to publish the Federalist Papers.