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nephew

[ nef-yooor, especially British, nev-yoo ]

noun

  1. a son of one's brother or sister.
  2. a son of one's spouse's brother or sister.
  3. an illegitimate son of a clergyman who has vowed celibacy (used as a euphemism).
  4. Obsolete. a direct descendant, especially a grandson.
  5. Obsolete. a remote male descendant, as a grandnephew or cousin.


nephew

/ ˈnÉ›f-; ˈnÉ›vjuË /

noun

  1. a son of one's sister or brother
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of nephew1

1250–1300; Middle English neveu < Old French < Latin ²Ô±ð±èųٱð³¾, accusative of ²Ô±ð±èŲõ nephew, grandson; akin to Old English nefa, Dutch neef, German Neffe, Old Norse nefi; the pseudo-etymological spelling with ph has influenced pronunciation
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of nephew1

C13: from Old French neveu, from Latin ²Ô±ð±èŲõ; related to Old English nefa, Old High German nevo relative
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Their first after moving out of their parents’ homes, it has become a central hub for their family, including their five nieces and nephews, who are regular visitors.

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The band famously thrived after the death of its original lead singer and capably replaced the late founding guitarist Malcolm Young with his nephew.

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“My priority is my sister, niece and nephew and my mom.â€

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Ever found yourself speechless in the presence of overwhelming cuteness, like your baby nephew or the cat video you saw on Instagram?

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The Republican president had vowed during last year's White House race to release JFK files, shortly after he secured the endorsement of Robert F Kennedy Jr, the nephew of JFK and son of Robert Kennedy.

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