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uncle
noun
The brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
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ˈʌŋ.kəl
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noun
The brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
noun
A source of help and advice and encouragement
“He played uncle to lonely students”
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He played uncle to lonely students
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