Nieceship
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The state, condition, or relationship of a niece. uncountable
"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."
Example
More examples"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."
Etymology
From niece + -ship.
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