kinswoman

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English

Etymology

From Middle English kinswoman; equivalent to kin +‎ -s- +‎ -woman.

Noun

kinswoman (plural kinswomen)

  1. A female relative.
    • 1822, Alain René Le Sage, The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillane:
      Don Huberto actually fell in love with his kinswoman, and had presumption enough to declare his passion []

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