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consanguinity

[ kon-sang-gwin-i-tee ]

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noun

consanguinity

/ ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪtɪ /

relationship by blood; kinship
close affinity or connection
geology (of igneous rocks) similarity of origin, as shown by common mineral and chemical compositions and often texture

1350–1400; Middle English consanguinite (< Anglo-French ) < Latin consanguinitās. See consanguineous, -ity

C14: see con- , sanguine

For them, it was "consanguinity of spirit" that attracted their friendship, and not "common point of view."

The results suggest an alarming Republican consanguinity with the anti-Obama birther conspiracy theorists.

The bigotry of Mary regarded not the ties of consanguinity, of natural affection, of national succession.

With the restoration of Charles to the throne of his ancestors, Stuarts of every degree of consanguinity had flocked to London.

They would listen to no excuse; consanguinity required me, and Christmas was not my own.

It may be remarked that there was no sort of consanguinity between them: the relationship was one of mere affection.

A bear-skin mantles him; and you would think him of ursine consanguinity.

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