familiae
- plural of familia.
Example Sentences
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Among its Latin equivalents are terra unius familiae, terra unius cassati and mansio; the first of these forms is used by Bede, who, like all early writers, gives to it no definite area.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 4 "Hero" to "Hindu Chronology" by Various
Many were the gibes and high was the glee on that occasion; pointed were the jokes aimed at young Bienville on his being thus transformed into a matrimonial agent and pater familiae.
From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 12 by Rudd, John
Here, as in the enclosure struggle and the struggle against familiae, they were forced into compromise at best and at worst into acquiescence.
From Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 by Power, Eileen
The tendency certainly grew with the custom of forming familiae which messed separately and it certainly increased with time.
From Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 by Power, Eileen
At the death of a pater familias his sons in turn became the head of familiae, dividing the estate.
From A History of Rome to 565 A. D. by Boak, Arthur Edward Romilly
