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uncle

/ˈʌŋ.kl̩/ interjection C2
  1. A cry used to indicate surrender. (US, colloquial)
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Uncle Henry never laughed.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 2 · B2
Uncle Henry sat upon the doorstep and looked anxiously at the sky, which was even grayer than usual.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 2 · B2
At length, however, the question was asked by her uncle; and she turned away with alarm, while Mrs.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 275 · B2
Her keenest attention was awakened: she longed to hear more; and was grateful to her uncle for saying,--
Pride and Prejudice, p. 277 · B2

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