have descent
Frequency: 5.55.0 per million words
To possess a particular family origin or ancestry.
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Examples (10)
- Many people in this region have Irish descent.
- Historical records show the royal family had direct descent from the ancient kings.
- Does he have any noble descent in his family line?
- Genetic studies suggest these two populations have a common descent.
- She was surprised to learn she had descent from a famous historical figure.
- Despite his surname, he doesn't have any French descent at all.
- The genealogist confirmed that she does, in fact, have royal descent.
- It's rare to find someone who doesn't have some form of mixed descent in this multicultural city.
- To join the society, you must prove you have direct lineal descent from an original member.
- If the legend is true, their children will have a very unique descent.