Kin1. (n.) A diminutive suffix; as, manikin; lambkin.
2. (n.) A primitive Chinese instrument of the cittern kind, with from five to twenty-five silken strings.
3. (n.) Relationship, consanguinity, or affinity; connection by birth or marriage; kindred; near connection or alliance, as of those having common descent.
4. (n.) Relatives; persons of the same family or race.
5. (a.) of the same nature or kind; kinder.
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