patriclan en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈpætɹɪˌklæn/
- (UK) audio
- /ˈpeɪtɹɪˌklæn/
Etymology
From patri- + clan.
Meanings
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A clan, with membership determined by patrilineal descent from a common ancestor.
Patrilect is a marker of patriclan membership and thus a symbol of identity.
1991, Philip Baldi, Patterns of Change - Change of Patterns, →ISBN:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| patriclans | Number=Plur | lexicographic |