nuncle

[ nuhng-kuhl ]

noun

, Chiefly British Dialect.

1. uncle.

nuncle

/ ˈnʌŋkəl /

noun

1. an archaic or dialect word for uncle

Word History and Origins

Origin of nuncle¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of nuncle¹

C16: from division of mine uncle as my nuncle

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

“Never let my nuncle hear you say that. Tell the Crow’s Eye he’s afraid of kinslaying, and he’ll murder one of his own sons just to prove you wrong.”

From Literature

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

From Literature