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old uncle (also with forename alone)

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

1939 Hall Coll (Cataloochee NC) William Stafford said old Uncle Steve Woody wouldn’t be any happier when he entered the gates of heaven. 1998 Montgomery Coll (known to Brown, Cardwell, Ledford, Weaver). 2007 Shelby Molly Whuppie 57 “Sorry, old uncle,” said Will. “We ain’t got enough for our own selves.”

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