- matrilinies
- n. tracing of genealogical descent through the mother's side of the family
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
matrilinies
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matriliny — /ma treuh lin ee, luy nee, may /, n., pl. matrilinies. the tracing of descent through the mother s line of a family. [1905 10; MATRILIN(EAL) + Y3] * * * … Universalium
