Cousinage
/ˈkʌzɪnɪdʒ/noun
The relationship or connection between cousins.
Did you know?The term 'cousinage' originates from a time when familial bonds were often seen as both social and magical, tying individuals to their ancestral spirits.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
cognatus
“Related by blood or birth, literally translating to 'born together'.”
Old French
Old French
cousin
“A term for a relative, often used to denote broader familial connections.”
Middle English
Middle English
cousinage
“The state of being cousins, denoting familial ties.”
Modern English
English
cousinage
“The collective term for the relationship between cousins.”