Antonyms for niece

Grammar : Noun

Spell : nees

Phonetic Transcription : nis

Definition of niece

Origin : c.1300, from Old French niece "niece, granddaughter" (12c., Modern French nièce), earlier niepce, from Latin neptia (also source of Portuguese neta, Spanish nieta), from neptis "granddaughter," in Late Latin "niece," fem. of nepos "grandson, nephew" (see nephew). Replaced Old English nift, from Proto-Germanic *neftiz, from the same PIE root (Old English also used broðordohter and nefene).
Until c.1600, it also commonly meant "a granddaughter" or any remote female descendant. Cf. cognate Spanish nieta, Old Lithuanian nepte, Sanskrit naptih "granddaughter;" Czech net, Old Irish necht, Welsh nith, German Nichte "niece."

As in relative : noun member of a family
As in woman : noun female human
As in kinsman : noun relative
As in kinswoman : noun relative

Example sentences :

Mrs. Van Geist fixed her niece with a sudden look of suspicion.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

I came here, brother, to propose a match for my niece, Angélique.
Extract from : « The Imaginary Invalid » by Molire

But, niece, it is not making too much fun of him to fall in with his fancies.
Extract from : « The Imaginary Invalid » by Molire

My dear Mother,—Mr. Vernon returned on Thursday night, bringing his niece with him.
Extract from : « Lady Susan » by Jane Austen

The gentlemen considered a niece of Mrs. Stanhope as their lawful prize.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

Come, my dear niece, let me have the honour of doing with you what no body else yet has been able to do.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

You will have the favour of every body, Niece, when you know how to deserve it.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

Only hear, Niece, said my aunt; only hear what Mr. Solmes has to read and to say to you on this head.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

You know not, Madam; You know not, Niece; all in one breath.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

What a romantic picture of a forced marriage have you drawn, Niece!
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

Synonyms for niece

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