n. [ L. consanguinitas: cf. F. consanguintité. ] The relation of persons by blood, in distinction from affinity or relation by marriage; blood relationship;
Invoking aid by the ties of consanguinity. Prescott. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Med.) Privation or destitution of blood; -- opposed to
n. The quality of being sanguine; sanguineness. Swift. [ 1913 Webster ]