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Webster 1913 Edition
Kin
Kin
(kĭn)
, Noun.
(Mus.)
A primitive Chinese instrument of the cittern kind, with from five to twenty-five silken strings.
Riemann.
Kin
,Noun.
1.
Relationship, consanguinity, or affinity; connection by birth or marriage; kindred; near connection or alliance, as of those having common descent.
2.
Relatives; persons of the same family or race.
The father, mother, and the
kin
beside. Dryden.
You are of
kin
, and so a friend to their persons. Bacon.
Kin
,Adj.
Of the same nature or kind; kinder.
“Kin to the king.” Shak.