Sept

Definitions

1. A clan, tribe, or family, proceeding from a common progenitor; especially, one of the ancient clans of Ireland.
2. Alternative spelling of Sept. (“September”).
   alt-of, alternative
3. An enclosure; a railing.
4. A surname.

Equivalents

Examples

“The chief, struck by the illustration, asked at once to be baptized, and all his sept followed his example.”

“Never need⟳ you fear for a single thane of your sept or nation, young warriors or old.”

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