01 n. One collaterally related more remotely than a brother or sister; especially, the son or daughter of an uncle or aunt.
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One collaterally related more remotely than a brother or sister; especially, the son or daughter of an uncle or aunt.“Thou art, great lord, my father's sister's son, A cousin-german to great Priam's seed.” — Shak.
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A title formerly given by a king to a nobleman, particularly to those of the council. In English writs, etc., issued by the crown, it signifies any earl.“My noble lords and cousins, all, good morrow.” — Shak.