cater-cousin

[key-ter-kuhz-uhn]

ca·ter-cous·in

[key-ter-kuhz-uhn]
noun
1.
an intimate friend.
2.
Obsolete. a cousin.

Origin:
1540–50; perhaps cater + cousin, though original literal sense is unclear
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Cater-cousin is always a great word to know.
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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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cater-cousin (ˈkeɪtəˌkʌzən)
 
n
archaic a close friend
 
[C16: perhaps from obsolete cater caterer; for sense, compare foster, as in foster brother, etc]

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