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Examples of second cousin in a Sentence
Susan is my second cousin.
Recent Examples on the Web
Franks was Loeb’s second cousin who lived just across the street.
—Marianne Mather, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2024
All of my family lives in South Carolina, literally, except for a second cousin who lives in Chicago.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 2 May 2024
In fact, a second cousin is rumored to have eaten 30 one year.
—Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2024
Jason was my grandmother’s brother’s son — so, a second cousin.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1660, in the meaning defined above
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“Second cousin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/second%20cousin. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
second cousin
noun
: the child of one's parent's first cousin
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