kith and kin
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kith and kin
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From Middle English kith and kynne.
Literally, friends (“kith”) and family (“kin”).
noun
- Both friends and family. And ſyne ſhe kiſſd his bluidy cheik And ſyne his bluidy chin: O better I loe my Gill Morice Than a' my kith and kin! "Away, away, ze ill woman, And an il deith mait ze dee: Gin I had kend he'd bin zour ſon, He'd neir bin flain for mee."
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noun both friends and family
| Español | parientes y amigos, allegados |
|---|---|
| 中文 | 親友 /亲友 qīnyǒu, 親朋好友 /亲朋好友 qīnpénghǎoyǒu |
| Français | proches |
| Deutsch | Freunde und Familie |
| Русский | родны́е и бли́зкие rodnýje i blízkije |
| العربية | آل ʔāl |
Talk about this word "kith and kin." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/kith%20and%20kin. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. kith and kin. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/kith%20and%20kin "kith and kin." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/kith%20and%20kin.Cite this
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title = {kith and kin},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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