Definitions for agnate

agnate ag·nate

Spelling: [ag-neyt]
IPA: /ˈæg neɪt/

Agnate is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 88 anagrams from letters in agnate (aaegnt).

Definitions for agnate

noun

  1. a relative whose connection is traceable exclusively through males.
  2. any male relation on the father's side.

adjective

  1. related or akin through males or on the father's side.
  2. allied or akin.

Origin of agnate

1525-35; Latin agnātus paternal kinsman, variant of ad(g)nātus born to (past participle of adgnāscī), equivalent to ad- ad- + -gnā be born + -tus past participle suffix

Examples for agnate

In Korea, for instance, he can only adopt an agnate and one of a lower generation than his own.

When the father died, the nearest male of kin, even though declared unqualified as an agnate, came in as guardian.

(a) If a free person is abducted, the fine shall be divided equally between his agnate and cognate heirs and the treasury.

Failing an agnate, a member of the gens of the dead man is to inherit.

A man may not marry the widow of his brother, or of an agnate.

Word Value for agnate
Scrable

7

Words with friends

9

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