Meaning
lineage
- noble descent, ancestry, or pedigree
In a sentence
La contessa andava molto fiera del proprio antico lignaggio.
The countess was very proud of her ancient lineage.
Non tutti i membri di quel lignaggio ereditarono le proprietà di famiglia.
Not all members of that lineage inherited the family estates.
Chi potrebbe mai dubitare dell'illustre lignaggio del duca?
Who could ever doubt the duke's illustrious lineage?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| lignaggio | masculine · singular |
| lignaggi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Literary: formal and historical tone, typically referring to aristocratic or notable ancestry.