공통의 조상을 모시는 씨족이나 가문의 한 갈래를 의미하며, 주로 고대 아일랜드의 사회 단위를 일컫는다.
A clan or a group of families claiming descent from a common ancestor, especially in the context of ancient Ireland.
예문:
"The chieftain ruled over several related septs that occupied the valley."
"Membership in a particular sept determined one's social standing and legal rights."
"Ancient records list the names of the septs that fought in the battle."