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Pronunciation : kin (.
Etymology : [Of Low German origin; cf. G. -chen, LG. -- ken.]
Definition : Defn: A diminutive suffix; as, manikin; lambkin.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Kin
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: A primitive Chinese instrument of the cittern kind, with from five to twenty-five silken strings. Riemann.

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Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Kin
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [OE. kin, cun, AS. cynn kin, kind, race, people; akin to cennan to beget, D. kunne sex, OS. & OHG. kunni kin, race, Icel. kyn, Goth. kuni, G. & D. kind a child, L. genus kind, race, L. gignere to beget, Gr. jan to beget. Kind, King, Gender kind, N
Definition : 1. Relationship, consanguinity, or affinity; connection by birth or marriage; kindred; near connection or alliance, as of those having common descent.

2. Relatives; persons of the same family or race. The father, mother, and the kinbeside. Dryden. You are of kin, and so a friend to their persons. Bacon.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Kin
Part of Speech : a.
Definition : Defn: Of the same nature or kind; kinder. "Kin to the king." Shak.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

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