uncle
/ˈʌŋ.kl̩/ sustantivo A1En español: tío
- The brother or brother-in-law of one’s parent.
- The male cousin of one’s parent.
- Used as a fictive kinship title for a close male friend of one's parent or parents.
- Used as a title for the male companion to one's (usually unmarried) parent.
- A source of advice, encouragement, or help.
- An affectionate term for a man of an older generation than oneself, especially a friend of one's parents, by means of fictive kin.
- Any middle-aged or elderly man older than the speaker and/or listener.
Plural uncles
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Uncle Henry never laughed.
Uncle Henry sat upon the doorstep and looked anxiously at the sky, which was even grayer than usual.
At length, however, the question was asked by her uncle; and she turned away with alarm, while Mrs.
Her keenest attention was awakened: she longed to hear more; and was grateful to her uncle for saying,--
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