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kinsman
noun kins·man \ˈkinz-mən\
: a male relative
Full Definition of KINSMAN
: relative; specifically : a male relative
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First Known Use of KINSMAN
12th century
Related to KINSMAN
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- nonrelative
KINSMAN Defined for Kids
kinsman
noun kins·man \ˈkinz-mən\
plural kins·men \-mən\
Definition of KINSMAN for Kids
: a relative usually by birth
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