Cousinly
/ˈkʌz.ɪn.li/noun
Relating to or characteristic of cousins.
Did you know?The term 'cousin' comes from the Latin 'consobrinus,' meaning 'a relative by blood or marriage,' revealing deep ties to family and connection.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*genə-
“to produce, give birth to; to beget.”
Latin
Latin
consobrinus
“a maternal or paternal cousin.”
Old French
Old French
cousin
“a relative or family member.”
Middle English
Middle English
cousin
“a relative, often used for any relative of a similar age.”
14th Century
Middle English
cousinly
“of or relating to cousins; familial in nature.”
Modern English
English
cousinly
“characteristic of or pertaining to cousins.”