n. [ OE. linage, F. lignage, fr. L. linea line. See 3d Line. ] Descent in a line from a common progenitor; progeny; race; descending line of offspring or ascending line of parentage. [ 1913 Webster ]
Both the lineage and the certain sire
From which I sprung, from me are hidden yet. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]