Definition of "cousinship" []

• The state of being cousins, the relationship of cousins (noun)

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• "But among the Moslem tribes, I am told, female cousinship is not recognised."
• "Any other kind of cousinship can be so elusive and distant that by itself it tells us very little about a relationship, even if it could be established."
• "John's "cousinship" afforded an excellent basis for informal companionship, and Clementine gave it full prominence."