kumpikin — meaning in English

English meaning

• both det Referring to two people or things together, rather than just one.
• either det One or the other of two options; whichever of two.

Senses

kumpikin is used for these senses in English:

• both Each of the two; one and the other; referring to two individuals or items.
• either Each of two; both. [from 9th c.]

both — full definition

1. det Referring to two people or things together, rather than just one.
2. conj Used with "and" to emphasize that two things are true or included together.

either — full definition

1. det One or the other of two options; whichever of two.
2. det Each of two; both.
3. conj Used to introduce the first of two or more alternatives, paired with "or."
4. adv Used after a negative statement to add that the same is true of another thing, similar to "too."

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