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nieceship

noun

Etymology

From niece + -ship.

  1. derived from *néptih₂✻
  2. derived from neptis
  3. derived from neptia
  4. derived from nece
  5. derived from nece
  6. suffixed as nieceship — “niece + ship”

Definitions

  1. The state, condition, or relationship of a niece.

    • The problem of inadequate motivation is much more acute in The Fancies Chaste and Noble, where the whole plot turns upon the fact that the Fancies are Octavio's nieces, but a reason for concealing their nieceship is never given.

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