kith

kith Definition

kith (kit̸h)

noun

friends, acquaintances, or neighbors: now only in kith and kina) friends, acquaintances, and relatives b) relatives

Etymology: ME < OE cyth, earlier cyththu < base of cuth, known: see uncouth

kith Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

own: But, thankfully, the regiment was not sent north to fight against its own kith and kin.

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