moiety
noun pl. moieties
- a half; either of two equal, or more or less equal, parts
- an indefinite share or part
- Anthrop. either of two primary subdivisions in some tribes
See moiety in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(moiˈĭ-tē)
noun pl. moi·e·ties - A half.
- A part, portion, or share.
- Anthropology Either of two kinship groups based on unilateral descent that together make up a tribe or society.
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