"unclely" meaning in English

See unclely in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more unclely [comparative], most unclely [superlative]
Etymology: From uncle + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|uncle|ly|id2=adjectival}} uncle + -ly Head templates: {{en-adj}} unclely (comparative more unclely, superlative most unclely)
  1. Of, like, or characteristic of an uncle. Synonyms: avuncular, uncley, unclish, uncular [archaic] Related terms: auntly
    Sense id: en-unclely-en-adj-nXUrH5bm Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ly (adjectival)

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