cousinly
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of cousinly
Example Sentences
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Cousin consultancy services With 39 first cousins and many other cousinly figures, you have free expertise in almost everything.
From The Guardian • Aug. 1, 2015
Roger Michell, the director, allowed that his tale of cousinly love might have its seamy side.
From New York Times • Sep. 11, 2012
When I mention the cousinly connection, he is perhaps a tad quick to say, "Well, going back five generations."
From Time • May 12, 2011
As a fond cousinly gesture the borrowing of John T. McCutcheon's cartoon was significant.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Well, Minnette, we've come to bid you good-bye," said Archie, gayly, throwing his arms round her neck and imprinting a cousinly salute on her cheek.
From Sharing Her Crime by Fleming, May Agnes
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