kin

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1. Unclassified

A diminutive suffix; as, manikin; lambkin.

2. Noun

A primitive Chinese instrument of the cittern kind, with from five to twenty-five silken strings.

3. Noun

Relationship, consanguinity, or affinity; connection by birth or marriage; kindred; near connection or alliance, as of those having common descent.

4. Noun

Relatives; persons of the same family or race.

5. Adjective

Of the same nature or kind; kinder.

6. Noun

a person having kinship with another or others; "he's kin"; "he's family"
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