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| a brief account of an extensive subject; a summary |
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| —n | |
| one's friends and acquaintances (esp in the phrase kith and kin) | |
| [Old English cӯthth, from cūth; see | |
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
kith
O.E. cyðð "native country, home," from cuð "known," pp. of cunnan "to know" (see can (v.)). The alliterative phrase kith and kin (late 14c.) originally meant "country and kinsmen."
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Example sentences
Support to new mothers may be available among generations, kith and kin networks or close neighborhood networks.
His intent was simple, keep kith and kin informed while cutting down on e-mail traffic.
Kith and kin caregivers typically have no formal training in providing care or in early childhood education.
Letting kith and kin fiddle with focus online may not be enough to fuel demand.
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