clanswoman
noun[C]
uk/ˈklænzˌwʊm.ən/us/ˈklænzˌwʊm.ən/plural-womenuk/ˈklænzˌwɪm.ɪn/us/ˈklænzˌwɪm.ɪn/a woman who is amemberof aclan(= agroupoffamilieswhooriginallycame from the samefamilyand have the samename):
Flora MacDonald was a clanswoman whohelpedBonnie Prince Charlieescapeto Skye after the Battle of Culloden.
Mr McGregor wassurprisedtoreceivealetterfrom an American clanswoman.
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clansman
- Hisclanhadcertainritualstopreventyoungunmarriedmen from havingcontactwith clanswomen.
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