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nephewly en · ADJ

Etymology

From nephew + -ly.

Meanings

1. Pertaining to a nephew.
   • Wasting no nephewly tears, he dashed off an "insider" book about the murder and used the resulting money and fame to launch himself in the capital [...]. 2012, Claire Harman, “How They Roared”, in Literary Review, section 403:
   • "Before committing that nephewly act, I would have had her call on you with me that I might apologize for my seeming rudeness, and we would have asked you to complete our little party." 1918, Bess Streeter Aldrich, Miss Livingston's Nephew:
   • “Fair enough,” Charlie said and, as Isabel came into the kitchen he added, in a bonhomous, nephewly voice, “Tea's ready, Aunt Isabel. And cake. Sit down, do.” 1984, Hilary Bailey, All the Days of My Life:

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Synonyms

nephewish