CLANSMAN

clansman, clanswoman, clan member

(noun) a member of a clan

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

clansman (plural clansmen)

A male member of a clan.

Coordinate terms

• clanswoman

Noun

Clansman (plural Clansmen)

(US) Alternative spelling of Klansman (KKK)

Coordinate terms

• Clanswoman

Source: Wiktionary


Clans"man, n.; pl. Clansmen.

Definition: One belonging to the same clan with another.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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