nuncle

noun

nun·​cle ˈnəŋ-kəl How to pronounce nuncle (audio)
chiefly dialectal
: uncle

Word History

Etymology

by alteration (from misdivision of an uncle)

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nuncle was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Nuncle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nuncle. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.

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