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Examples of kinsfolk in a Sentence
my kinsfolk all live in the East
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Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of kinsfolk was
in the 15th century
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“Kinsfolk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kinsfolk. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
kinsfolk
plural noun
kins·folk
ˈkinz-ˌfōk
More from Merriam-Webster on kinsfolk
Britannica English: Translation of kinsfolk for Arabic Speakers
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about kinsfolk
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