Grunkle

//ɡɹʌŋkəɫ// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of gruncle. alt-of, alternative

    ""Well, grunkle Rik , w'at is it?" shouted Sammy, in silvery tones, from his father's shoulder. "Grunkle" was the outcome of various efforts made to teach Sammy to call the old captain grand-uncle."

Synonyms

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great-uncle

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""Well, grunkle Rik , w'at is it?" shouted Sammy, in silvery tones, from his father's shoulder. "Grunkle" was the outcome of various efforts made to teach Sammy to call the old captain grand-uncle."

Etymology

Blend of great- + uncle.

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