Kin

Relation or relationship by blood or consanguinity. "The nearness of kin is computed according to the civil law." 2 Kent, Comm. 413. See Keniston v. Mayhew, 169 Mass. 166, 47 N. E. 612; Hibbard v. 6dell, 16 Wis. 635; Lusby v. Cobb, 80 Miss. 715, 32 South. 6. As to "next of kin," sce Next.

— Kinshote. In Saxon law. A composition or satisfaction paid for killing a kinsman. Spelman.

— Kinsfolk. Relations ; those who are of the same family.

— Kinsman. A man of the same race or family. Wood v. Mitcham, 92 N. Y. 379.

— Kinswoman. A female relation.