I. ˈagˌnāt, ˈaig-, usu -ād.+V noun
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Etymology: Latin agnatus, from agnatus, past participle of agnasci to be born in addition to, from ad- + nasci to be born — more at nation
1. : a relative whose kinship is traceable exclusively through males
2. : any paternal kinsman — compare cognate , enate
II. adjective
Etymology: Latin agnatus
1. : related through male descent or on the father's side
2. : having a kindred nature : allied , akin