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English
Etymology
Blend of nephew + sibling.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈnɛflɪŋ/, enPR: nĕfʹlĭng
- Hyphenation: neph‧ling
Noun
nephling (plural nephlings)
- (rare) A nibling.
1843, Nathaniel Parker Willis, The Miscellaneous Works of N.P. Willis:My dear neph-ling: I congratulate you on the attainment of your degree as “Master of Arts.” […] Your affectionate uncle, Cinna Beverley.
1998, “Charlotte L. Blackmer” (username), ““Birthdays”, in rec.food.cooking (Usenet):June 19 is six days before mine. And 4 days after the nephling’s.
2000, “Brian Mailman” (username), “When do Kids Talk?”, in misc.kids.moderated (Usenet):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.
2006, “Austin Shackles” (username), “Re: Whoo Hoo!”, in free.beer.tomorrow (Usenet):Tell us about the new nephling. […] She’s cute.