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
There followed a cousinly battle of giants, du Pont against du Pont for great E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.
From Time Magazine Archive
Perhaps alone, in some silent dell, with young Scudamore by her side—authorised to keep apart through their cousinly relationship—he, perhaps, pouring into her ear the soft, confident whisperings of a cousin’s love!
From The Child Wife by Reid, Mayne
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