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nieceship en · NOUN

Etymology

From niece + -ship.

Meanings

  1. (uncountable) The state, condition, or relationship of a niece.
    • The problem of inadequate motivation is much more acute in The Fancies Chaste and Noble, where the whole plot turns upon the fact that the Fancies are Octavio's nieces, but a reason for concealing their nieceship is never given. 1988, Michael Neil, John Ford: