cater-cousin

[ key-ter-kuhz-uhn ]

noun

1. an intimate friend.
2. Obsolete. a cousin.

cater-cousin

/ ˈkeɪtəˌkʌzən /

noun

1. archaic.
   a close friend

Word History and Origins

Origin of cater-cousin¹

1540–50; perhaps cater + cousin, though original literal sense is unclear

Word History and Origins

Origin of cater-cousin¹

C16: perhaps from obsolete cater caterer; for sense, compare foster , as in foster brother, etc

Example Sentences

Cater-cousin, kā′tėr-kuz′n, n. a term implying familiarity, affection, sympathy, rather than kindred.

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