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old aunt noun An older woman not necessarily related to the speaker (often a term of endearment or respect).

1933 Thomas Traipsin’ Woman 91 Botheration on old Aunt Hanner! 1963 Watkins and Watkins Yesterday in Hills 28 old Aunt Marthy Scott shouted and praised the Lord; others moved through the congregation, pleading with the unsaved sinners to come to the bench. 2013 Lyon Voiceplace 186 I wrote down a story she told me of Old Aunt Martha Money who could cure the summer complaint.

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