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.

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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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