Septs and Associated Families

[slohairt]

Dia Dhuit,

It is also interesting that the term "sept" is now being used in reference to "associated families" of Scottish clans. In times past, the term "clan" was generally used to refer to the Scottish institution while "sept" was used almost exclusively to refer to the Irish. Dineen's book on Irish family names is a good example of this.

[andyfg]

Just read the whole thread. Thanks all for a great discussion. Matt, again much sense!