Alimescu
Definition
A rare Romanian surname of historical resonance, documented particularly in the Moldovian regions (with attested records dating back to the 18th century, e.g., Simeon Alimescu, court bailiff in 1763). Etymologically, it is a patronymic derived through epenthesis and structural suffixation from the Byzantine proper name Alipie (Gr. Alypios - the one who relieves pain), being related to the more common forms Alimpescu or Alimpești.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Alimescu
- The surname Alimescu
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper noun, singular only, invariable form in standard reference registers. |
| Formation | Patronymic derivation stabilized by modifying the root 'Alipius' under the phonetic influence of 'Olimpius' and the suffix '-escu'. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.li.ˈmes.ku] |
| Source | Encyclopedia of Romanian Surnames and Historical Document Registers |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Hrisoavele vechi de la 1763 îl menționează pe Simeon Alimescu fixând hotarele unor sate din Moldova.
EN: Old charters from 1763 mention Simeon Alimescu establishing the borders of certain villages in Moldovia.
RO: Cercetătorul a trimis o scrisoare oficială către arhive pentru a verifica spița neamului Alimescu.
EN: The researcher sent an official letter to the archives to verify the lineage of the Alimescu family.
RO: Numele Alimescu a rămas consemnat în istoria locală datorită actelor de ctitorie bisericească.
EN: The name Alimescu remained recorded in local history due to acts of church founding.
Idioms & Phrases
Neamul lui Alimescu / The Alimescu lineage
RO: Expresie onomastică folosită regional în Moldova pentru a desemna ramura genealogică a acestei familii boierești vechi.
EN: An onomastic expression used regionally in Moldovia to denote the genealogical branch of this old boyar family.
Hrisov de tip Alimescu / Alimescu-type charter
RO: Document administrativ istoric semnat sau parafat structural de boierii vornici din această familie.
EN: A historic administrative document structurally signed or sealed by the boyar bailiffs of this family.
Urmașii lui Alimescu / Descendants of Alimescu
RO: Formulă contextuală ce face referire la membrii contemporani ai acestei linii genealogice rare.
EN: A contextual formula referring to the contemporary members of this rare genealogical line.
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