paternal uncle
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uncle — late 13c., from O.Fr. oncle, from L. avunculus mother s brother, lit. little grandfather, dim. of avus grandfather, from PIE root *awo grandfather, adult male relative other than one s father (Cf. Arm. hav grandfather, Lith. avynas maternal uncle … Etymology dictionary
Paternal Affairs — Infobox Television episode Title = Paternal Affairs Series = The King of Queens Season = 1 Episode = 5 Writer = Jeff Sussman Director = Brian K. Roberts Production = 105 Airdate = October 19, 1998 Episode list = List of The King of Queens… … Wikipedia
paternal — pa|ter|nal [pəˈtə:nl US ə:r ] adj [Date: 1400 1500; : Latin; Origin: paternus of a father , from pater father ] 1.) paternal feelings or behaviour are like those of a kind father towards his children ▪ Dan took a paternal interest in my work. 2.) … Dictionary of contemporary English
paternal — adjective 1 paternal feelings or behaviour are like those of a father for his children: Dan took a paternal interest in my work. 2 paternal grandmother/uncle etc your father s mother, brother etc compare maternal paternally adverb … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
uncle — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ beloved, favourite/favorite ▪ rich ▪ crazy (esp. AmE), drunken, eccentric ▪ bachelor … Collocations dictionary
paternal — adj. Paternal is used with these nouns: ↑aunt, ↑grandfather, grandmother, ↑grandparent, ↑instinct, ↑love, ↑role, ↑uncle … Collocations dictionary
maternal uncle — noun The brother or brother in law of one’s mother. See Also: maternal aunt, paternal uncle … Wiktionary
half-uncle — noun a) A half brother of ones parent. b) A half brother in law of ones parent. Syn: paternal half uncle, maternal half uncle Ant: half aunt, half nephew, half niece … Wiktionary
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