He was a landlord of ancient lineage, among tenants whom he and his ancestors had ruled generously, and with mutual sympathy.
It seemed incredible that a young aristocrat of ancient lineage, endowed with high moral and intellectual courage, could be dragged down to such depths.
She was rich, and of ancient lineage, but not of that old-world type which belonged to middle and eastern Europe, when the most exalted lady was little more than the ordinary frau or housewife.
Gentlemen of ancient lineage called to request of the meanest elector the favour of his vote and influence.
The Gurneys have an ancient lineage, and had their home in Gourney, in Upper Normandy.
Nobody beneath the nobleman, or the gentleman of ancient lineage, so much as thought of buying a modern picture.
In my time, the encouragers of modern painting were limited in number to a few noblemen and gentlemen of ancient lineage, who, in matters of taste, at least, never presumed to think for themselves.
We must not forget in such an estimate the influence which, in this country, is exercised over opinion by ancient lineage.
Mr. Millbank; 'I never heard of a peer with an ancient lineage.
Yet they respected him, for he was a gentleman of ancient lineage, rich, kind to his peasants, and affable and friendly with his neighbours, even with the Jews.
The above list will hopefully provide you with a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "ancient lineage" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this group of words.
