cosynage

Middle English

/ˈkuzinaːdʒ(ə)/

noun
Definitions
  • Family relation; the state of being of one's blood.
  • (rare) One's relations; those of one's kin.
  • (rare) Politeness; the quality of being kind.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French cosinage affix from Middle English cosyn.

Origin

Middle English

cosyn

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