nephew
/ˈnɛf.ju/ noun B1- A son of one's sibling, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law; either a son of one's brother (fraternal nephew) or a son of one's sister (sororal nephew).
- A son of one's cousin or cousin-in-law
- Descendant
Plural nephews
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“Wear it to-night, nephew,” she begged.
“He is a very old man; his nephews are really at the head of the institution.”
She has the reputation of being remarkably sensible and clever; but I rather believe she derives part of her abilities from her rank and fortune, part from her authoritative manner, and the rest from the pride of her nephew, who chooses that everyone connected with him should have an understanding of the first class.”
Who would have thought of my meeting with--perhaps--a nephew of Lady Catherine de Bourgh in this assembly!
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