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Synonyms for kindred

Grammar : Adj, noun
Spell : kin-drid
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɪn drɪd

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Définition of kindred

Origin :
  • c.1200, kinraden, compound of kin (q.v.) + -rede, from Old English ræden "condition, rule," related to rædan "to advise, rule" (see read (v.)). With intrusive -d- (17c.) probably for phonetic reasons (cf. thunder) but perhaps encouraged by kind (n.). As an adjective, 1520s, from the noun.
  • adj corresponding, matching
  • noun blood relative
Example sentences :
  • No one of our kindred must enter the family of Pericles as a slave.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • The family affection of the Jew, his kindness to his kindred, have become proverbial.
  • Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris
  • With the insight of a kindred temperament he pronounced his verdict.
  • Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
  • If you be really of her kindred, I commend to you my brother: he is at ——, with Mr. Morton.
  • Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • The plains were fatherland and mother-country, home and kindred, to Tom.
  • Extract from : « The Village Watch-Tower » by (AKA Kate Douglas Riggs) Kate Douglas Wiggin
  • We find Samson visiting his Philistine wife, who remained with her kindred.
  • Extract from : « The Truth About Woman » by C. Gasquoine Hartley
  • A proud man of his stock and kindred had the means of sending him there.
  • Extract from : « Barnaby Rudge » by Charles Dickens
  • They are of kindred races––their ancestors, too, may be mine.
  • Extract from : « The Book of Khalid » by Ameen Rihani
  • There are kindred loving eyes on earth that beam even for thee!
  • Extract from : « The Elm Tree Tales » by F. Irene Burge Smith
  • Is not there a kindred spirit in his own thoughts every moment of his life?
  • Extract from : « The Elm Tree Tales » by F. Irene Burge Smith

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