1. As a noun, a relative on the father's side. 2. As an adjective, related on the father's side. As opposed to enate (someone related on the mother's side) From the Latin agnatus, the past participle of agnasci (to issue forth), from ad+ nasci (to be born).

A relative related through the father's side, from a male line of descent. A cognate is a relative whose kinship is related through the mother's side.

(n) one related on the father's side(adj) related on the father's side

A person related by patrilineal descent.

1. Related or akin by the father's side; also, sprung from the same male ancestor. 2. Allied; akin. "Agnate words." "Assume more or less of a fictitious character, but congenial and agnate with the former." (Landor) Origin: L. Agnatus, p. P. Of agnasci to be born in addition to; ad + nasci (for gnasci) to be born. Cf. Adnat [..]

A relative whose relation is traced only through male members of the family. ''A great grandfather is an agnate if he is your father’s father’s father.'' * title=Witchcraft and Sorcery in East Af [..]