kin|dred

kin|dred
kin|dred «KIHN drihd», adjective, noun.
–adj.
1. like; similar; connected: »

We are studying about dew, frost, and kindred facts of nature.

2. related by birth or descent: »

kindred tribes.

SYNONYM(S): allied, cognate.
–n.
1. a person's family or relatives: »

In thy seed shall all the kindreds of the earth be blessed (Acts 3:25).

2. family relationship; connection by birth or marriage; kinship: »

Does he claim kindred with you?

3. Figurative. the condition of being alike; resemblance: likeness; agreement: »

There is kindred among the words “receive,” “receipt,” and “reception.”

4. any group of people related to each other by blood; clan. SYNONYM(S): tribe.
[Middle English kynrede < kyn (Old English cynn) kin + -rede (Old English r) condition]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • dred — dred·dour; dred·gie; kin·dred·less; kin·dred·ness; kin·dred·ship; hun·dred; hun·dred·fold; kin·dred; …   English syllables

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