Definition for KIN'DRED

KIN'DRED, n. [from kin, kind; Sax. cynren; W. cenal, cenedyl.]

  1. Relation by birth; consanguinity. Like her, of equal kindred to the throne. – Dryden.
  2. Relation by marriage; affinity.
  3. Relatives by blood or marriage, more properly the former. Thou shalt go to my country and to my kindred. – Gen. xxiv.
  4. Relation; suit; connection in kind. – Shak.

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