English Explanatory Dictionary

kinsman

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A male relative.
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

[ˈkʰɪnz.mən] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-kinsmaan.wav

Word forms

kinsman kinsmen Kinsmans

Etymology

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

Derived words

kinsmanly kinsmanship
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