AVUNCULARLY

Etymology

Adverb

avuncularly (comparative more avuncularly, superlative most avuncularly)

In an avuncular way.

Source: Wiktionary


AVUNCULAR

A*vun"cu*lar, a. Etym: [L. avunculus uncle.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to an uncle. In these rare instances, the law of pedigree, whether direct or avuncular, gives way. I. Taylor.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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ENCYCLOPEDIA

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