Dynasty \Dy"nas*ty\ (d[imac]"nas*t[y^] or d[i^]n"as*t[y^]; 277),
n.; pl. {Dynasties} (-t[i^]z). [Gr. dynastei`a lordship, fr.
dynastey`ein to hold power or lordship, fr. dyna`sths: cf. F.
dynastie dynasty. See {Dynast}.]
1. Sovereignty; lordship; dominion. --Johnson.
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2. A race or succession of kings, of the same line or family;
the continued lordship of a race of rulers.
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