agnat
|ag-nat|
C2
/ˈæɡ.næt/
male paternal relative
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agnat' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'agnatus,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'natus' meant 'born.'
Historical Evolution
'agnatus' transformed into the Old French word 'agnat,' and eventually became the modern English word 'agnat' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'born to a family,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a male relative on the father's side.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a male relative on the father's side of the family.
In ancient Roman law, an agnat was a male relative through the paternal line.
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Last updated: 2025/06/01 15:06