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Answer for the clue "Akin on Dad's side ", 6 letters:
agnate

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Word definitions for agnate in dictionaries

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
adj. related on the father's side; "a paternal aunt" [syn: agnatic , paternal ] n. one related on the father's side [syn: patrikin , patrilineal kin , patrisib , patrilineal sib ]

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Agnate \Ag"nate\, n. [Cf. F. agnat.] (Civil Law) A relative whose relationship can be traced exclusively through males.

Usage examples of agnate.

May I introduce Shastrix of the Agnate League, and Gennax of the Mountain Coalition.

Joran and Lilla served themselves first, to allay any suspicions that the food was drugged, but the Agnate still refused to eat or drink.

The Agnates had only to form a few prudent alliances and really make a push, and they would be able to take control.

The Agnates are prepared to do something about that, even if our War Leader has had his brain softened by these degenerates from the Confederation.

Pedrix, Yasoth and one Jussel Menda, representing the Merchant Guilds, together with the representatives of the Agnates and the Mountain Coalition stepped gingerly into the skim-wing.

Pedrix, Yasoth and one Jussel Menda, representing the Merchant Guilds, together with the representatives of the Agnates and the Mountain Coalition stepped gingerly into the skim-wing.