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ancestry
noun an·ces·try \ˈan-ˌses-trē\
: a person's ancestors : the people who were in your family in past times
Full Definition of ANCESTRY
1
: line of descent : lineage; especially : honorable, noble, or aristocratic descent
2
: persons initiating or comprising a line of descent : ancestors
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First Known Use of ANCESTRY
14th century
ANCESTRY Defined for Kids
ancestry
noun an·ces·try \ˈan-ˌse-strē\
plural an·ces·tries
Definition of ANCESTRY for Kids
: a person's ancestors
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