Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
of-that-ilk
Phrase
/əv ðat ɪlk/
Definition
A phrase used to denote someone or something that has the same name as the place they come from.
Examples
- Lord MacGregor of that ilk was known for his leadership in the clan.
- She came from the village of Dunmore, and her family name was Dunmore of that ilk.
Meaning
The term is often used in Scottish law and heraldry to refer to a person or family who is the chief or head of a clan or is directly associated with a particular location.
Synonyms
- of the same name
- of the same type
