HOW TO PRONOUNCE
lineage
/ˈlɪn.i.ɪd͡ʒ/
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What does lineage mean?
noun
- Descent in a line from a common progenitor; progeny; descending line of offspring or ascending line of parentage.
- A number of lines of text in a column.
- A fee or rate paid per line of text.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈlɪn.i.ɪd͡ʒ/
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When they entered, they found themselves in the presence of about twenty matrons and maidens of distinguished Saxon lineage.
He that has a good one of either breed may be content, but the lineage of that dog must be pure.
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And after his wives, on the same side, sit the ladies of his lineage yet lower, after that they be of estate.
According to an earlier view, he was to enter Jerusalem as a King of the house of David, and therefore of human lineage.
Their pride in his lofty rank and ancient lineage lives on, in spite of his lost authority and the evil magic of his tailor.