kins·wom·an
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Definition of kinswoman
: a female relative
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“Kinswoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kinswoman. Accessed 6 Mar. 2021.
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kinswoman
noun
English Language Learners Definition of kinswoman
formal + old-fashioned
: a female relative
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kinswoman
noun
kins·wom·an
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plural kinswomen\
-ˌwim-ən
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Kids Definition of kinswoman
: a woman who is a relative usually by birth
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The first known use of kinswoman was in the 14th century
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