kinsfolk
noun plural kinsĀ·folk \Ėkinz-ĖfÅk\
Definition of KINSFOLK
: Relatives
A Rose for Emily by William Faulkner Part 3 4th paragraph
ā¦without calling it noblesse oblige. They just said, “Poor Emily. Her kinsfolk should come to her.” She had some kin in Alabama; but years ago her father had fallen out with them over the estate of old lady Wyatt, the crazy woman, and there was no communication between the two families. They had not even been represented at the funeral.
Word Reused
ā¦her relatives should comeā¦
