Dutch term – Achterneef

An achterneef (literally: behind cousin) is a male relative. The term covers the English terms great-nephew, first cousin once removed and second cousin.

Kwartierstaat of Jan van de Poll, 1749

Kwartierstaat of Jan van de Poll, 1749. Credits: Rijksmuseum (public domain)

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