second cousin

noun

: the child of one's parent's first cousin

Examples of second cousin in a Sentence

Susan is my second cousin.
Recent Examples on the Web Franks was Loeb’s second cousin who lived just across the street. Marianne Mather, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2024 All of my family lives in South Carolina, literally, except for a second cousin who lives in Chicago. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 2 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for second cousin 

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Word History

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of second cousin was in 1660

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“Second cousin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/second%20cousin. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

second cousin

noun
: the child of one's parent's first cousin
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