First Known Use: 13th century
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aunt
noun \ˈant, ˈänt\
: the sister of your father or mother or the wife of your uncle
Full Definition of AUNT
1
: the sister of one's father or mother
2
: the wife of one's uncle
— aunt·hood \-ˌhu̇d\ noun
— aunt·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective
— aunt·ly adjective
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Origin of AUNT
Middle English, from Old French ante, from Latin amita; akin to Old High German amma mother, nurse, Greek amma nurse
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aunt
noun \ˈant, ˈänt\
Definition of AUNT for Kids
1
: a sister of a person's parent
2
: the wife of a person's uncle
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