Definitions for filiates

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filiates fil·i·ate

Spelling: [fil-ee-eyt]

IPA: /ˈfɪl iˌeɪt/

Filiates is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 296 anagrams from letters in filiates (aefiilst).

Definitions for filiates

verb (used with object)

1. Law. to determine judicially the paternity of, as a child born out of wedlock. Compare affiliate (def 5).

Origin of filiates

1785-95; Medieval Latin fīliātus like the father (said of a son), equivalent to Latin fīli(us) son + -ātus -ate¹

Examples for filiates

De fus' question he axed me wuz 'whut party does yo' 'filiate wif?'