c. 1200, kinraden, compound of kin (q.v.) + -rede, from Old English ræden "condition, rule," related to rædan "to advise, rule" (see read (v.)). With intrusive -d- (17c.) probably for phonetic reasons (compare thunder) but perhaps encouraged by kind (n.). As an adjective, 1520s, from the noun.
权威例句
1. I recall many discussions with her on these and kindred topics.
我回想起多次同她就这些问题及类似话题进行的讨论。
2. The offender made proper restitution to the victim's kindred.
违法者对受害人亲属给予了适当的补偿。
3. food and kindred products
食物及类似产品
4. He claims kindred with royalty.
他声称跟王室有亲戚关系.
5. He found kindred spirits in the peace movement.