first cousin

noun

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Katharine, who was the oldest member of the British royal family, was married to Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent, a first cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025 Crime is the first cousin to immigration. Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 24 Aug. 2025 Therefore, Maria, 69, and Bobby, 71, are first cousins, making Schwarzenegger and Bobby first cousins once removed. Charna Flam, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025 His dad’s first cousin, who is an Italian teacher, consulted on the Italian dialogue in the script. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for first cousin

Word History

First Known Use

1649, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of first cousin was in 1649

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“First cousin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20cousin. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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