Nephew /(nĕf"ū̇; in England nĕv"ū̇; 277)/
Neph·ew
Nephew
n.
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A grandson or grandchild, or remoter lineal descendant. [Obs.]
But if any widow have children or nephews [Rev. Ver. grandchildren].
If naturalists say true that nephews are often liker to their grandfathers than to their fathers.
- A cousin. [Obs.]
- The son of a brother or a sister, or of a brother-in-law or sister-in-law.