Meaning of double uncle | Babel Free

Definitions

A man who is one's uncle in two different ways, e.g. a brother of one parent and a brother-in-law of the other.

Equivalents

Examples

“You can be a father as well as a double-uncle.”

“Sigmund Freud, was an uncle (actually a double⟳ uncle) of the founder of modern public relations, Edward Bernays.”

“Paul muttered, shaking his head in annoyance. “I don't approve⟳ of this!” Bonnie guiltily lowered her head and trotted out of the room, while Jack just grinned broadly at his stepfather. “But I had to tell⟳ him he's a double-uncle,” he defended his actions. “And I have⟳ a couuuuuuuuusin!””

“Fenn announced that he reckoned he would be a double⟳ uncle if Harriet would let⟳ him.”

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