-kin

English

suffix
Definitions
  • (now) Used to form adjectives expressing resemblance or likeness to, similar to -like (-like).
  • A suffix used to form nouns having qualities of or belonging to a particular kind, class, or sort.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English -kin inherited from Old English cynna.

Origin

Old English

cynna

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