kindred (subs.) Copy link Outline I. Relationship; the tie of bloodII. Those related by the tie of blood • kindred (subs.): I. Relationship; the tie of blood: consanguĭnĭtas, cognātio, nĕcessĭ ūdo: v. relationship. II. Those related by the tie of blood: nĕcessārii, consanguĭnei, cognāti, etc.: v. relative (subs.).