fitz Meaning, Definition & Usage

Fitz noun

Etymology

OF. fils, filz, fiz, son, F. fils, L. filius. See Filial.

Definitions

1. A son; -- used in compound names, to indicate paternity, esp. of the illegitimate sons of kings and princes of the blood; as, Fitzroy, the son of the king; Fitzclarence, the son of the duke of Clarence.