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-kin is still...
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an active diminutive in Wales, the land of Jenkin and Daykin. A friend often addresses her niece Ffion as Ffionkin.I have heard -kins used occasionally in England.
Strictly speaking though, -kins is the surname form, with the genitive s on the end.
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My mum calls me "Jennikins" which is diminutive form of my name. It is used in this way - i.e. adding "kins" to the end of a nmae - in English, and is meant affectionately.
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Thanks.
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