kinsmanship en · NOUN
Etymology
From kinsman + -ship.
Meanings
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(uncountable, usually) kinship
the possessor of a competent fortune and the heir of another, may naturally make some impression on a lady's heart with whom kinsmanship and circumstance bring him into daily communion
1861 January – 1862 August, W[illiam] M[akepeace] Thackeray, The Adventures of Philip on His Way through the World; […], volume (please specify |volume=I to III), London: Smith, Elder and Co., […], published 1862, →OCLC:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| kinsmanships | Number=Plur | lexicographic |