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parentage.

The identity and nature of one's parents, and in particular, the legitimacy of one's birth.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The identity and nature of one's parents, and in particular, the legitimacy of one's birth.

    countable · uncountable
  2. The social quality of one's class in society.

    countable · uncountable
  3. Origin; derivation.

    countable · figuratively · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Middle French, from Old French parentage.

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