ANCESTRY


Meaning of ANCESTRY in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' an- ˌ ses-tr ē

Function: noun

Date: 14th century

1 : line of descent : LINEAGE especially : honorable, noble, or aristocratic descent

2 : persons initiating or comprising a line of descent : ANCESTORS

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