Cousins
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkʌzn̩s/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cousins is a noun meaning plural of cousin.
Meaning
plural of cousin.
More Meanings
- third-person singular simple present indicative of cousin
- (espionage, slang) The American intelligence services (from a British perspective) or the British intelligence services (from an American perspective).
Example Sentences
[T]he grounded fieldmen, the trainers and the case officers who made their own murmured caucus always – they saw the question solely in operational terms. […] They saw the shotgun marriage with the Cousins as just another skilful bit of tradecraft in a long and delicate poker game.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cousin-german, coz, kin, parents, premiums, relatives.
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