first cousin

noun

Examples of first cousin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web His dad, Dave Affleck, is Ben and Casey Affleck’s first cousin. Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024 The outlet reports that Zac's dad is Ben's first cousin, making Zac their first cousin once removed, and Jennifer…a canny influencer. Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2024 Ben and Casey Affleck’s first cousin once removed Zac Affleck is set to appear on Hulu’s new reality series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives alongside his wife, TikTok star Jen Affleck. Athena Sobhan, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024 The royal, who was a first cousin to Prince Philip, died at an Athens hospital, according to The Telegraph citing local outlets. Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 29 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for first cousin 

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Word History

First Known Use

1649, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of first cousin was in 1649

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“First cousin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20cousin. Accessed 21 Sep. 2024.

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