Kin /(kĭn)/

Kin

n.
  1. A primitive Chinese instrument of the cittern kind, with from five to twenty-five silken strings. (Mus.)

Kin

n.
  1. Relationship, consanguinity, or affinity; connection by birth or marriage; kindred; near connection or alliance, as of those having common descent.
  2. Relatives; persons of the same family or race.
    The father, mother, and the kin beside.
    You are of kin, and so a friend to their persons.

Kin

n.
  1. The unit velocity in the C. G. S. system -- a velocity of one centimeter per second. (Physics)

Kin

a.
  1. Of the same nature or kind; kinder.