Blood
/blʌd/
Definitions
- (n.) The red fluid circulating in the arteries and veins of humans and other vertebrates, carrying oxygen and nutrients to tissues and removing waste products.
The doctor took a sample of the patient’s blood for testing.
- (n.) Lineage or descent; family heritage or bloodline.
He claimed the estate by virtue of his royal blood.
Forms
- bloods
Commentary
In legal contexts, 'blood' often appears in heritage or inheritance matters, emphasizing lineage; context clarifies biological versus figurative use.
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