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LINEAGE

descent in a line from a common progenitor

The meaning of the word lineage is descent in a line from a common progenitor.

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excisean internal tax levied on the manufacture, sale, or consumption of a commodity
lunaticaffected with a severely disordered state of mind : insane
strutto become turgid : swell
historicalof, relating to, or having the character of history
alluvialrelating to, composed of, or found in alluvium
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
withdrawnremoved from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated
lagone that lags or is last
gibeto utter taunting words
appositehighly pertinent or appropriate : apt