κήδιστος

A. most worthy of one's care, most cared for, κήδιστοί τ’ ἔμεναι καὶ φίλτατ Il. 9.642; κ. ἑτάρων ἦν κεδνότατός τε Od. 10.225.

II. κήδιστοι,οἱ, those nearest allied by marriage, 8.583.