- plural of kinsman.
kinsmen
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They then decided to make distinctive marks on their cheeks, "akin to the ones their animals had, which would help them in identifying their kinsmen during battles", Mr Makkuwana says.
From BBC ● May 20, 2022
The many characters in “The Books of Jacob” allow for describing Jacob Frank through the words of others, both his enemies and kinsmen.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 15, 2022
You could see inequality emerge in the archaeological record with the appearance of temples and palaces, presided over by rulers and their elite kinsmen, and storehouses and workshops, run by administrators and overseers.
From New York Times ● Nov. 4, 2021
Conte announced that starting May 4, people in Italy will be permitted to travel within their home regions for visits with “congiunti,” a formal Italian word that can mean either relatives, relations or kinsmen.
From Washington Times ● May 1, 2020
All the village were kinsmen, and the titles shouted in loud country voices never let kinship be forgotten.
From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston
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