cadet house en · NOUN
Etymology
From cadet (“younger son”) + house.
Meanings
- Synonym of cadet branch (“house (dynasty) descended from one of the patriarch's younger sons”).
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see cadet, house.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cadet houses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |