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Kindred


KIN'DRED, noun [from kin, kind.]

1. Relation by birth; consanguinity.

Like her, of equal kindred to the throne.

2. Relation by marriage; affinity.

3. Relatives by blood or marriage, more properly the former.

Thou shalt go unto my country and to my kindred Genesis 26:1.

4. Relation; suit; connection in kind.

KIN'DRED, adjective Related; congenial; of the like nature or properties; as kindred souls; kindred skies.