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noun

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1. The child of a person's uncle or aunt; a first cousin.

   Example: I think my cousin is a good man.

   Synonyms:first cousin

2. Any relation who is not a direct ancestor or descendant but part of one's extended family; one more distantly related than an uncle, aunt, granduncle, grandaunt, nephew, niece, grandnephew, grandniece, etc.

3. A title formerly given by a king to a nobleman, particularly to those of the council. In English writs, etc., issued by the crown, it signifies any earl.

4. Something kindred or related to something else.