nephling
Syllables: neph·ling/ˈnɛflɪŋ/
nephling noun: a nibling.
Noun
nephling (plural nephlings)
- A nibling.
- My dear neph-ling: I congratulate you on the attainment of your degree as “Master of Arts.” […] Your affectionate uncle, Cinna Beverley.1843, Nathaniel Parker Willis, The Miscellaneous Works of N.P. Willis
- One of my correspondents uses the idiolect form "nephlings" to refer collectively to her niece and nephew, but points out that even this derives from the masculine form.[1992, The Bible Translator, volume 43, United Bible Societies
Examples of nephling in a sentence
- The nephling, now 4-1/2 is a second child also, and didn't speak more than a word or two until he was close to 3-1/2.2000, “Brian Mailman” (username), “When do Kids Talk?”, in misc.kids.moderated (Usenet):
- Tell us about the new nephling. […] She’s cute.2006, “Austin Shackles” (username), “Re: Whoo Hoo!”, in free.beer.tomorrow (Usenet):
Forms of nephling
| plural | nephlings |
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Origin of nephling
Blend of nephew + sibling.
Questions about nephling
- What does nephling mean?
- Nephling means a nibling.
- How do you use nephling in a sentence?
- The nephling, now 4-1/2 is a second child also, and didn't speak more than a word or two until he was close to 3-1/2.
- What part of speech is nephling?
- Nephling is a noun.
- How do you pronounce nephling?
- Nephling is pronounced /ˈnɛflɪŋ/.
- What is the plural of nephling?
- The plural of nephling is nephlings.
Words near nephling in the dictionary
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