unclely

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From uncle +‎ -ly.

Adjective[edit]

unclely (comparative more unclely, superlative most unclely)

  1. Of, like, or characteristic of an uncle.
    • 1905, Anthony E. Wills, All Charley's fault:
      As her adopted uncle, I was giving a little fatherly as well as motherly and unclely advice.

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