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Originally Posted by puckluck2
Since when is the husband of your aunt your uncle?
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I couldn't tell you exactly when, but it was sure an awful long time ago. My family has used it that way my whole life. Perhaps yours does not. If you're arguing that his usage of the word is improper English, Merriam-Webster begs to differ:
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un·cle noun \ˈəŋ-kəl\
: the brother of your father or mother or the husband of your aunt
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http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncle