kinsman

Meaning

A male relative.

Synonyms

relative
B2
relation
C1
family member
relatives
B2
kin
C1
cousin
B1
relations
B2
kinfolk
blood relation
cognate
kith
sibling
C2

fellow clansman

folks
B1

fellow-clansman

akin
27k
brother
A1
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cognation
connection
B1
half brother
half sister
kindred
21k
kinsfolk
kinsmen
40k
kinswoman
relationship
A2

male relative

agnate
Translations

parent
pariente

συγγενής

parente
parente
Verwandte
propinquus
Verwandter
parent
deudo
bloedverwant
primo
Frequency

32k
Etymology

Inherited from Middle English
kynnesman
In summary

From Middle English kynnesman, equivalent to kin + -s- + -man.

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