cousin-german

noun

cous·​in-ger·​man ˌkə-zən-ˈjər-mən How to pronounce cousin-german (audio)
plural cousins-german ˌkə-zənz-ˈjər-mən How to pronounce cousin-german (audio)

Word History

Etymology

Middle English cosin germain, from Middle French, from Old French, from cosin + germain german

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cousin-german was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Cousin-german.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cousin-german. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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