"double uncle" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: double uncles [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} double uncle (plural double uncles)
  1. 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. Categories (topical): Male family members Synonyms: double-uncle Related terms: double aunt Translations (relative): kaksoissetä (Finnish)
    Sense id: en-double_uncle-en-noun-TnOY17mV Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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