nuncle

American  

[nuhng-kuhl] / ˈnʌŋ kəl /

noun

Chiefly British Dialect.

1. uncle.

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nuncle British  

/ ˈnʌŋkəl /

noun

1. an archaic or dialect word for uncle

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Etymology

Origin of nuncle

1580–90; from the phrase mine uncle, taken as my nuncle; newt

Example Sentences

“Euron has no interest in Baton’s conquests. My nuncle’s off chasing dragons.”

From Literature

She had to pay her nuncle his just due.

From Literature

“Otters might be easier to rule than men, I grant you. And seals are smarter. No, you may be right. My best course may still be to return to Pyke. There are those on Harlaw who would welcome my return. On Pyke as well. And Euron won no friends on Blacktyde when he slew Lord Baelor. I could find my nuncle Aeron, raise the isles.”

From Literature

She had learned what that tasted like at her nuncle’s kingsmoot.

From Literature

Every man’s favorite nuncle, fidl of chuckles and old sayings and mughspun wisdom.

From Literature