English Explanatory Dictionary

kinsfolk

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Alternative spelling of kinfolk.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

kinsfolk kinsfolks

Etymology

From Middle English kynsefolke, after kynnesman (modern English kinsman), equivalent to kin + -s- + folk.

Related words

kinsman kinswoman
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