词汇 | avuncular |
词根词缀 | 词源: 1831, from L. avunculus "maternal uncle," dim. of avus (see uncle). Used humorously for "of a pawnbroker" (uncle was slang for "pawnbroker" from c.1600 through 19c.)."My only good suit is at present under the avuncular protection." ["Fraser's Magazine," 1832] |
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