kith

noun3

1. •
   (Scotland, Northern-England) An acquaintance or a friend.
2. •
   A person who is not related to a child but has social connections to the child's family, especially when considered as a caregiver or possible caregiver for the child.
3. •
   (no longer used) Friends and acquaintances.

   • Alack, would that Edward listened more to me and less to the queen’s kith! These Woodvilles! — 1843