Their relatively primitive form indicates they have an ancient lineage.
He was stabbed to death in his house, by some gentlemen of ancient lineage who had been waiting a year for leave to do it.
Valluvanad Dynasty is considered to be of very ancient lineage.
The first two are more distinct and ancient lineages than the closely related latter 3 species.
Some reside here to be near ancestors, of recent to ancient lineage.
My family is of ancient lineage and great wealth.
The small group Sphaerolichida appears to be the most ancient lineage among them.
He told it to me one night, boasting of his ancient lineage.
This family is a very ancient lineage; there were numerous species in the geological past.
It was most humiliating for one of ancient and imperial lineage.
