cousin-germans

For it is certain, that, in reality, the relation is the same betwixt the begetter and the begotten, in the several races of other animals as well as men; but yet it is seldom said, this bull is the grandfather of such a calf, or that two pigeons are cousin-germans.

An Essay Concerning Human Understanding 2007

It is an evident mistake of some writers, that by a former wife he was the father of St. James the Less, and of the rest who are styled in the gospels the brothers of our Lord; for these were only cousin-germans to Christ, the sons of Mary, sister to the Blessed Virgin, wife of Alphæus, who was living at the time of our Redeemer's crucifixion.

The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March Alban Butler

For though it must be confessed that the gospel makes mention of the brothers and sisters of Jesus, yet it is known to be most usual in the Jewish language to call any collateral kindred, as cousins and cousin-germans, by that name.

Sermons Preached Upon Several Occasions. Vol. II. 1634-1716 1823

That the marriage of cousin-germans is not in itself unlawful, nor within the degrees prohibited, for then God would not have countenanced these marriages.

Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume I (Genesis to Deuteronomy) 1721

But there is a nearer and later cement of mutual kindred which we bear to one another, for my mother Rebeka was sister to Laban thy father, both by the same father and mother; I therefore and thou are cousin-germans.

Antiquities of the Jews Flavius Josephus 1709

Such accidents happen frequently among neighbours 'children, and cousin-germans.

Isaac Bickerstaff, physician and astrologer Richard Steele 1700