ETYM Latin agnatus, p. p. of agnasci to be born in addition to; ad + nasci (for gnasci) to be born. Related to Adnate.
Related on the father's side; SYN. agnatic, paternal.
ETYM Cf. French agnat.
One related on the father's side; SYN. patrikin, patrilineal kin, patrisib, patrilineal sib.
Having same male forefather; allied; Law, related on father's side.
patrikin · patrilineal kin · patrilineal sib · patrisib