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Wiktionary
GENS, abbreviation. Generations
GENS, noun. (historical) A legally defined unit of Roman society, being a collection of people related by birth, marriage or adoption, but allowing a greater amount of time between members and their common ancestor than is commonly implied by the term related.
GENS, noun. (anthropology) A tribal subgroup whose members are characterized by having the same descent, usually along the male line.
Dictionary definition
GENS, noun. Family based on male descent; "he had no sons and there was no one to carry on his name".
Wise words
It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more
value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an
idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words,
but a great deal in a few.