Meaning
Of persons, of the same kin; related by blood.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From a corruption of of kin, from Middle English of kyn (“related, of kin”), equivalent to a- + kin (1550s). Compare Old English cyn, cynn (“akin, proper, suitable”, adj.).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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