agnate - Definition and Meaning

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(noun)

definitions

a person descended from the same male ancestor as another specified or implied person, especially through the male line

examples

the heir will be the nearest agnate

(adjective)

definitions

descended from the same male ancestor as another specified or implied person, especially through the male line