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matriliny
[ ma-truh-lin-ee, -lahy-nee, mey- ]
noun
, plural mat·ri·lin·ies.
- the tracing of descent through the mother's line of a family.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of matriliny1
First recorded in 1905–10; matrilin(eal) + -y 3
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Example Sentences
However this may be, the position of the widow does not appear to invalidate the guardianship origin of matriliny.
From Project Gutenberg
We may now examine the relation of matriliny to the seat of authority in the family.
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