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1. matrilateral, adj. View full entry 1951
...Of, relating to, or designating a relationship (esp. a marriage between cousins) in which a mother and one of her siblings or other relatives are both involved as parents....
2. matriline, n. View full entry 1957
...A matrilineal line of descent....
3. Nilo-Hamite, n. View full entry 1929
...A member of any of the African peoples speaking languages formerly classified as Nilo-Hamitic (see Nilo-Hamitic) and now known as Eastern and Southern Nilotic (see Nilotic)....
4. Niloto-Hamite, n. View full entry 1921
...= Nilo-Hamite...
5. patriline, n. View full entry 1957
...A patrilineal line of descent....
6. patrilocality, n. View full entry 1938
...The custom or practice of patrilocal marriage and residence....
