cadency
n. ஓசை ஏற்ற இறக்க மென்னய சந்தம், இளைய கால் வழி மரபு, இளந்தொண்டர் படையினர் நிலை.
Ca"den*cy, n. Defn: Descent of related families; distinction between the members of a family according to their ages. Marks of cadency (Her.), bearings indicating the position of the bearer as older or younger son, or as a descendant of an older or younger son. See Difference (Her.).