nieceship

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noun

The state, condition, or relationship of a niece.

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Meanings

nounnieceship (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe state, condition, or relationship of a niece.

    The problem of inadequate motivation is much more acute in The Fancies Chaste and Noble, where the whole plot turns upon the fact that the Fancies are Octavio's nieces, but a reason for concealing their nieceship is never given.

    1988, Michael Neil, John Ford

Origin

From niece + -ship.

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APA

nieceship. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nieceship

MLA

“nieceship.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nieceship. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “nieceship,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nieceship.

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