Cousin /(kŭz"'n)/

Cous·in

Cousin

n.
  1. One collaterally related more remotely than a brother or sister; especially, the son or daughter of an uncle or aunt.
    Thou art, great lord, my father's sister's son, A cousin-german to great Priam's seed.
  2. A title formerly given by a king to a nobleman, particularly to those of the council. In English writs, etc., issued by the crown, it signifies any earl.
    My noble lords and cousins, all, good morrow.

Cousin

n.
  1. Allied; akin. [Obs.]