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ancestral name
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Meaning ancestral name meaning
What does ancestral name mean?
ancestral name
noun
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A surname, particularly used in contexts where other surnames (such as patronymics or clan names) need to be distinguished
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(Sinology) The xing surname in its ancient use where it was distinguished from the shi clan name, as opposed to its modern use as a simple surname
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