Clanfellow

/ˈklænfɛloʊ/ noun

Definition

A member of the same clan; a fellow clansman or clanswoman.

Etymology

Compound of 'clan' (from Scottish Gaelic 'clann' meaning family or children) and 'fellow' (from Old Norse 'félagi,' meaning partner or associate).

Kelly Says

This Scottish word reveals how important clan identity was—a 'clanfellow' wasn't just any family member but someone bound by kinship, loyalty, and shared history.

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