The state or relationship of being cousins; kinship through a common ancestor who is not one's parent or grandparent.
From Old French 'cousinage' (kinship), derived from 'cousin' (cousin) + '-age' (state or condition), referring to the family bond and social responsibilities between cousins.
In many cultures, 'cousinage' isn't just a biological fact—it's a social bond with real obligations, which is why the word exists in French and English rather than just saying 'being cousins.'
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