cousin-german
Americannoun
plural
cousins-germanEtymology
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
He was Mary's cousin-german, by the lady Margaret Douglas, niece to Henry VIII., and daughter of the earl of Angus, by Margaret, queen of Scotland.
From The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part D. From Elizabeth to James I. by Hume, David
He left the bulk of his estate to his cousin-german, Col.
From Antigua and the Antiguans, Volume II (of 2) A full account of the colony and its inhabitants from the time of the Caribs to the present day by Anonymous
Sir Edward Parham, he said, had been a follower of his; Parham's wife was his cousin-german; and Parham's cook once was his.
From Sir Walter Ralegh A Biography by Stebbing, W. (William)
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
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