To-names were particularly prevalent in fishing communities in the northeastern part of Scotland, but were also used in the Borders and the West Highlands. In some cases within fishing communities, the names of fishing boats were tacked onto the names people in order to differentiate them from others.
adjective. The definition of matrifocal is a group, tribe or household led by a woman. An example of matrifocal is the Mosuo society in China.
The definition of matrilineal is a relative, behavior or other characteristic that is traced through a mother's lineage. An example of matrilineal is someone being half Italian because their mother is Italian. YourDictionary definition and usage example.