second cousin

noun

: the child of one's parent's first cousin

Examples of second cousin in a Sentence

Susan is my second cousin.
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Word History

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of second cousin was in 1660

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“Second cousin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/second%20cousin. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

second cousin

noun
: the child of one's parent's first cousin
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