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Definition of -kin
1. Suffix. (context: Now chiefly dialectal) A suffix used to form adjectives expressing resemblance or likeness to, similar to (term -like). ¹
2. Suffix. A suffix used to form nouns having qualities of or belonging to a particular kind, class, or sort. ¹
3. Suffix. (context now _ archaic) Forming diminutives of nouns. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of -kin
-istically -ite -itis -itol -itude -ity -ium -ive -ization -ize | -izzle -ja -k -k- -ki- -kin (current term) -kin- -kind -kinesis -kins | -lalia -land -landia -latry -le -leafed -lepsy -lept -leptic -les- |