-kin

  1. Suffix.  (context, Now) A suffix used to form adjectives expressing resemblance or likeness to, similar to (term, -like) .
  2. Suffix.  A suffix used to form nouns having qualities of or belonging to a particular kind, class, or sort.
  3. Suffix.  (context, now) Forming diminutives of nouns.

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