Clân, n.

n. [Of Celtic origin; Gael. clann, Ir. clann, cland, offspring, tribe, family.]

1. A tribe or collection of families, united under a chieftain, regarded as having the same common ancestor, and bearing the same surname; as, the clan of McDonald; clan Stuart. “I have marshaled my clan.” Campbell.
2. A family; a tribe. Milton.
3. A clique; a sect, society, or body of persons closely united by some common interest or pursuit.