agnation meaning

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agnation (noun): line of descent traced through the paternal side of the family.

Definition of agnation

  1. line of descent traced through the paternal side of the family

    Synonyms: patrilineage

    Type of: unilateral descent

Scrabble score: 9 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AG · words ending in ON · 8-letter words

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