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Of or pertaining to a clan; closely united, like a clan; disposed to associate only with one's clan or clique; actuated by the traditions, prejudices, habits, etc., of a clan.

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  1. a. Of or pertaining to a clan; closely united, like a clan; disposed to associate only with one's clan or clique; actuated by the traditions, prejudices, habits, etc., of a clan.
  2. adj. characteristic of a clan especially in being unified
  3. adj. befitting or characteristic of those who incline to social exclusiveness and who rebuff the advances of people considered inferior
  4. Of or pertaining to a clan; closely united, like a clan; disposed to associate only with one's clan or clique; actuated by the traditions, prejudices, habits, etc., of a clan. -- Clan"nish*ly, adv. -- Clan"nish*ness, n.
  5. Of or pertaining to a clan; closely united, like a clan;disposed to associate only with one's clan or clique; actuated by thetraditions, prejudices, habits, etc., of a clan.-- Clan"nish*ly, adv.-- Clan"nish*ness, n.
  6. j:100 s. characteristic of a clan especially in being unified s. befitting or characteristic of those who incline to social exclusiveness and who rebuff the advances of people considered inferior