Kinsfolk
/ˈkɪnz.foʊk/noun
Relatives or family members, especially those of the same bloodline.
Did you know?The term 'kinsfolk' stems from ancient roots that imply not just family, but a mystical bond linking souls through blood and heritage.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*kinsaz
“Near one, related by blood or family.”
Old English
OE
cyn
“Race, family, clan.”
Middle English
ME
kinne
“A family or lineage.”
Early Modern English
EME
kinsfolk
“The people of one's kin or family.”
Modern English
English
kinsfolk
“A term for relatives, emphasizing familial connections.”