uncular

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From uncle, after avuncular.[1]

Adjective[edit]

uncular (not comparable)

  1. (archaic) Relating to an uncle.
    Synonym: avuncular

References[edit]

  1. ^ James A. H. Murray [et al.], editors (1884–1928), “Uncular”, in A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles (Oxford English Dictionary), volumes X, Part 1 (Ti–U), London: Clarendon Press, →OCLC, page 110, column 3:f. Uncle sb., after avuncular.

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