ancestry
/ˈæn.sɛs.tɹi/ noun B2- The state of being ancestors.
- Birth to a noble or high-ranking family, or to someone of honorable descent.
- A series of ancestors; the people from whom one is descended. · I can trace my ancestry back to the 18th century.
Plural ancestries
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“I tell you what, my dear fellow,” said Château-Renaud, “I cannot imagine what objection you can possibly have to Mademoiselle Danglars—that is, setting aside her want of ancestry and somewhat inferior rank, which by the way I don’t think you care very much about.
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