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  What it means

  Literally “by the sword.” Refers to the male line of descent in a family.

  Vocabulary

  • miecz — sword

  Grammar note

  'Po' + locative singular.

  Cultural context

  The sword was the symbol of the knight/nobleman, representing the paternal lineage.

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