English Explanatory Dictionary

cadet branch

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A house (dynasty) descended from one of the patriarch's younger sons.

Word forms

cadet branch cadet branches

Etymology

From cadet (“younger son”) + branch.

Synonyms

cadet house
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