kinsman

CEFRB2

[ˈkʰɪnz.mən]

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A male relative or family member.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A surname.

Examples

  • And he let his kinsman depart: and he returned and went into his own country.

  • And I, the nearest kinsman of the Earl of Windsor, was to propose his election.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning
  1. A male relative.

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Origin

noun

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