cousin-german
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of cousin-german
First recorded in 1250–1300, cousin-german is from Middle English cosin germain. See cousin , german
Example Sentences
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Marvel comics has perhaps had the most success with Captain Britain, created 26 years ago by classic X-Men scribe Chris Claremont to act as a Captain America cousin-german for British readers.
From The Guardian • Apr. 23, 2013
"A cousin, I think, a simple cousin-german they tell me," said John, drily; "and in a matter of betters, now—eh?"
From John Splendid The Tale of a Poor Gentleman, and the Little Wars of Lorn by Munro, Neil
Sir John Maclean, cousin-german of Lord Lovat, had resided ten years at the Court of St. Germains, and to his guidance Lovat confided himself.
From Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745 Volume II. by Thomson, Mrs.
Julian, surnamed the Apostate, rebelled against Constantius, his cousin-german, in the spring, in 360, and by his death, in November, 361, obtained the empire.
From The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March by Butler, Alban
Then kindly remember that being cousin-german to my father, he stands in nearer relationship to me than thee does.
From Peggy Owen at Yorktown by Madison, Lucy Foster
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