Etymology

kith and kin

Today it means: Both friends and family. Full definition →

Middle English kith and kynne
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromkith and kynne
  2. English todaykith and kin

From Middle English kith and kynne. Literally, friends (“kith”) and family (“kin”).

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