noun
house
A family line, especially one of noble or royal ancestry.
The portrait belonged to a member of the royal house.
Etymology
The home or household name extended to the family inhabiting it. A royal or noble house is therefore a lineage conceived as one continuing household.
More examples
- Two noble houses competed for power.
- She traced the history of the house.
- The marriage united their houses.
Forms
house · houses
Similar words
- dynasty
- Usually a succession of rulers from one family.