kith
Example Sentences
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It was believed that if one killed a crane, its kith and kin would flock to the killer's home, hold vigil and mourn by collectively honking until the person went mad or even died.
From BBC
For his installation, “kith and kin,” Moore has drawn a family tree in chalk on the walls and ceiling of the Australia Pavilion.
From New York Times
"I didn't want to see terrorists in government, their people have murdered our kith and kin over the years."
From BBC
It is us, kith and kin, born of human misadventure.
From New York Times
On Monday Justice MR Shah said the "next of kith and kin of the deceased person" shall be paid this compensation within a month of applying.
From BBC
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