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cousinly

American  
[kuhz-uhn-lee] / ˈkʌz ən li /

adjective

  1. like or befitting a cousin.


Etymology

Origin of cousinly

First recorded in 1805–15; cousin + -ly


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

A fulltime staff of Schwarz toymakers turns out specially built toys that include such childish delights as "a city-mouse house" and a cousinly "country-mouse house."

From Time Magazine Archive

They certainly did not fall into the tone of cousinly familiarity so promptly as he had wished.

From Fickle Fortune by Elisabeth Burstenbinder (AKA E. Werner)

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