patri'linearly

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patrilineal or patrilinear (ˌpætrɪˈlɪnɪəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
tracing descent, kinship, or title through the male line
 
patrilinear or patrilinear
 
adj
 
patri'lineally or patrilinear
 
adv
 
patri'linearly or patrilinear
 
adv

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