clansman

See also: Clansman

English

Etymology

From clan +‎ -s- +‎ -man (clan's man). Coined by Scottish novelist, poet and playwright Walter Scott.[1]

Pronunciation

Noun

clansman (plural clansmen)

  1. A male member of a clan.

Coordinate terms

References

  1. ^ “clansman, n.”, in OED Online ⁠, Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.
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