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[–] Haus@kbin.social 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Similar: 'Nuncle' came from 'mine uncle'.

[–] can@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 year ago

I'm getting Tumblr folk etymology vibes from this.

[–] scott@lem.free.as 1 points 1 year ago

Nope.

It comes from the French 'oncle', from the Latin 'avunculus'.