A "cater-cousin" is an intimate friend. The term's origin is uncertain, but it may come from the French "quatre-cousin" (fourth cousin), implying someone very close.
Un "cater-cousin" es un amigo íntimo. El origen del término es incierto, pero podría derivar del francés "quatre-cousin" (primo cuarto), implicando a alguien muy cercano.
| Front | cater-cousin \KAY-tuhr kuz-uhn\ |
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| Back | noun An intimate friend. [The origin of the term is uncertain, though various theories have been proposed. According to one, the term is derived from French quatre-cousin (fourth cousin), implying someone who is so close as to almost be a relative, or one who is close enough to be among the fourth cousins. Another idea is that the term cater-cousin alludes to people intimate enough to be catering to each other. Finally, there's the sense of cater meaning diagonally (as in catercorner).] "I am charged with buying 30% of stocks through cater-cousin, Haggi Jalilov." - The Advocate Disproves Statements About His Involvement; Azer-Press (Azerbaijan); Dec 22, 2005. |
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