paternal grandchildren
Father's side descendants
Paternal grandchildren are the children of one's son or sons.
The term distinguishes them from maternal grandchildren, who are the offspring of one's daughters.
In discussions of inheritance, family lineage, or genetic traits, the paternal/maternal distinction often matters because it traces which side of the family a relationship flows through.
His paternal grandchildren visited every summer, while his daughter's kids lived nearby year-round.
- heirsThose who inherit
- offspringBiological descendants produced
- generationsPeople born around same time
- minorsThose below legal age
- relationsConnections or dealings
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paternal grandchildrenmaternal grandchildren
Grandchildren via daughters
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