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 History of this Word

"kin" is from "kin" (little one) spoken by people in England during 1100-1550 A.D.



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grammar is modifier

"-kin" is a type of suffix


A word ending that indicates little or dear. Created by people to expand meaning of words. Can be added to the end of many words.

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-kin illustration Related to cranes, the limpkin is active mainly at night.
-kin illustration These manikins, between 6 to 7 inches in length, were made from solid pieces of ivory.