nieceship

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From niece +‎ -ship.

Noun[edit]

nieceship (uncountable)

  1. The state, condition, or relationship of a niece.
    • 1988, Michael Neil, John Ford:
      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.