"a-kin" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more a-kin [comparative], most a-kin [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} a-kin (comparative more a-kin, superlative most a-kin)
  1. Obsolete form of akin. Tags: alt-of, obsolete Alternative form of: akin
    Sense id: en-a-kin-en-adj-Ab57wg3k Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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