Nuncle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nuncle is a noun meaning (linguistics, anthropology, in the study of kinship terminology) Aunt or uncle; sibling of a parent (regardless of gender).
Meaning
(linguistics, anthropology, in the study of kinship terminology) Aunt or uncle; sibling of a parent (regardless of gender).
More Meanings
- (England, regional) To cheat, deceive.
- (archaic or dialectal) Uncle.
Example Sentences
Fool: Prithee, nuncle, tell me whether a madman be a gentleman or a yeoman?
Word Forms
- nuncles
- nuncling
- nuncled
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unca, uncle, grand uncle, uncley, unkle, unkel.
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