Clansman

Pronunciation: /klænzmən/

Definitions of clansman

noun A man who is a member of a particular clan.

Example Sentences

A1 The clansman wore a traditional tartan kilt.

A2 The clansman proudly displayed his family crest.

B1 The clansman participated in the annual Highland games.

B2 The clansman was known for his fierce loyalty to his family.

C1 The clansman was a respected leader within his community.

C2 The clansman's lineage could be traced back for generations.

Examples of clansman in a Sentence

formal The clansman proudly wore his family's tartan at the gathering.

informal The clansman was thrilled to see his relatives at the reunion.

slang That clansman is a real bonnie lad, isn't he?

figurative As a clansman of the tech industry, he always supported his fellow developers.

Grammatical Forms of clansman

• past tense: clansmaned
• plural: clansmen
• comparative: more clansman
• superlative: most clansman
• present tense: clansman
• future tense: will clansman
• perfect tense: have clansmaned
• continuous tense: is clansmaning
• singular: clansman
• positive degree: clansman
• infinitive: to clansman
• gerund: clansmaning
• participle: clansmaned

Origin and Evolution of clansman

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'clansman' originated from the combination of 'clan' and 'man', referring to a male member of a clan or a group of families with a common ancestor or heritage.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'clansman' has evolved to be more inclusive of both male and female members of a clan, reflecting changes in societal norms and gender equality.