Con`san*guin"i*ty (?), n. [L. consanguinitas: cf. F. consanguintit.]

The relation of person by blood, is distinction from affinity or relation by marriage; blood relationship; as, lineal consanguinity; collateral consanguinity.

Invoking aid by the ties of consanguinity. Prescott.

 

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