What is "agnates"

Usage examples of "agnates".

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.