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
Francis was the only one that offered himself for the work, and was joined by none but his cousin-german Lewis de Sales.
From The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March by Butler, Alban
But on Tuesday next we shall up to the king, your cousin-german.
From Margaret of Anjou Makers of History by Abbott, Jacob
Ride hence to a castle which is called Goothe, where he has a cousin-german.
From Historic Tales, Vol 14 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Morris, Charles
"For my part," said Amazan, "my intention is to return to Babylon, of which I am the presumptive heir, and to ask of my uncle Belus the hand of my cousin-german, the incomparable Formosanta."
From Voltaire's Romances, Complete in One Volume by
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