wife-taker

A lineage or a family that accepts a woman in marriage from another lineage or family.

Japanese Meaning

他家から女性を妻として迎え入れる家系や血統

The wife-taker was a respected lineage in the valley, known for accepting women from other clans into its family.

他の氏族から女性を婚姻で受け入れる一族は、その谷で尊敬され、外部の女性を正式に家系に組み入れることで知られていた。

Sense（1）

A lineage or a family that accepts a woman in marriage from another lineage or family.

wife-takers

（ plural ）