Complete Definition of "first cousin"

English

Noun
first cousin

  1. Persons who have a grandparent in common are called first cousins.

Usage notes
Starting with two first cousins (two persons with a common grandparent), the relationship between one of those persons and the offspring of the other is first cousin once removed.

The relationship between one of those persons and the grandchild of the other is first cousin twice removed.

Translations
Norwegian: t-|no|fetter|m italbrac|male, t-|no|kusine|f italbrac|female
Russian: дво��одн�й б�а� (dvojúrodnyj brat) m, дво��одна� �е���а (dvojúrodnaja sestrá) f

Related terms
cousin
second cousin
once removed

Category:Family

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