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family based on male descent; "he had no sons and there was no one to carry on his name"

family based on male descent; "he had no sons and there was no one to carry on his name"

A minor subdivision of a tribe, among American aborigines. It includes those who have a common descent, and bear the same totem.

A minor subdivision of a tribe, among American aborigines. It includes those who have a common descent, and bear the same totem.

A clan among the Romans.