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All's Well That Ends WellAW II.i.97His majesty seldom fears. I am Cressid's uncleHis Maiesty seldome feares, I am Cresseds Vncle,
As You Like ItAYL I.i.105of her uncle than his own daughter, and never two ladiesof her Vncle, then his owne daughter, and neuer two Ladies
As You Like ItAYL I.ii.8that I love thee. If my uncle, thy banished father, hadthat I loue thee; if my Vncle thy banished father had
As You Like ItAYL I.ii.9banished thy uncle, the Duke my father, so thou hadstbanished thy Vncle the Duke my Father, so thou hadst
As You Like ItAYL I.ii.263And here detained by her usurping uncleAnd here detain'd by her vsurping Vncle
As You Like ItAYL I.iii.40.2Me, uncle?Me Vncle.
As You Like ItAYL I.iii.48As I do trust I am not – then, dear uncle,(As I doe trust I am not) then deere Vncle,
As You Like ItAYL I.iii.105To seek my uncle in the Forest of Arden.To seeke my Vncle in the Forrest of Arden.
As You Like ItAYL III.ii.332religious uncle of mine taught me to speak, who was inreligious Vnckle of mine taught me to speake, who was in
As You Like ItAYL V.iv.32Of many desperate studies by his uncle,Of many desperate studies, by his vnckle,
The Comedy of ErrorsCE V.i.369Duke Menaphon, your most renowned uncle.Duke Menaphon your most renowned Vnckle. 
CymbelineCym III.i.5And conquered it, Cassibelan, thine uncleAnd Conquer'd it, Cassibulan thine Vnkle
HamletHam I.ii.28To Norway, uncle of young Fortinbras – To Norway, Vncle of young Fortinbras,
HamletHam I.ii.151Would have mourned longer – married with my uncle,Would haue mourn'd longer) married with mine Vnkle,
HamletHam I.v.41My uncle?mine Vncle?
HamletHam I.v.61Upon my secure hour thy uncle stoleVpon my secure hower thy Vncle stole
HamletHam I.v.110So, uncle, there you are. Now to my word:So Vnckle there you are: now to my word;
HamletHam II.ii.70Makes vow before his uncle never moreMakes Vow before his Vnkle, neuer more
HamletHam II.ii.362It is not very strange. For my uncle is King ofIt is not strange: for mine Vnckle is King of
HamletHam II.ii.594Before mine uncle. I'll observe his looks.Before mine Vnkle. Ile obserue his lookes,
HamletHam III.ii.90Observe my uncle. If his occulted guiltObserue mine Vnkle: If his occulted guilt,
Henry IV Part 11H4 I.iii.128.1Here comes your uncle.Heere comes your Vnckle.
Henry IV Part 11H4 I.iii.241'Twas where the madcap Duke his uncle kept – 'Twas, where the madcap Duke his Vncle kept,
Henry IV Part 11H4 I.iii.242His uncle York – where I first bowed my kneeHis Vncle Yorke, where I first bow'd my knee
Henry IV Part 11H4 I.iii.252Good uncle, tell your tale. I have done.Good Vncle tell your tale, for I haue done.
Henry IV Part 11H4 I.iii.295Uncle, adieu. O, let the hours be short,Vncle, adieu: O let the houres be short,
Henry IV Part 11H4 II.iii.25my father, my uncle, and myself? Lord Edmundmy Father, my Vncle, and my Selfe, Lord Edmund
Henry IV Part 11H4 III.i.4And uncle Worcester. A plague upon it!And Vnckle Worcester; a plague vpon it,
Henry IV Part 11H4 IV.iii.21Your uncle Worcester's horse came but today,Your Vnckle Worcesters Horse came but to day,
Henry IV Part 11H4 IV.iii.54My father, and my uncle, and myselfMy Father, my Vnckle, and my selfe,
Henry IV Part 11H4 IV.iii.99Rated mine uncle from the council board,Rated my Vnckle from the Councell-Boord,
Henry IV Part 11H4 IV.iii.110And in the morning early shall mine uncleAnd in the Morning early shall my Vnckle
Henry IV Part 11H4 V.ii.27My uncle is returned;My Vnkle is return'd,
Henry IV Part 11H4 V.ii.29Uncle, what news?Vnkle, what newes?
Henry VH5 I.ii.2.2Send for him, good uncle.Send for him, good Vnckle.
Henry VH5 I.ii.259.1What treasure, uncle?What Treasure Vncle?
Henry VH5 II.ii.39We judge no less. Uncle of Exeter,We Iudge no lesse. Vnkle of Exeter,
Henry VH5 II.ii.70My Lord of Westmorland, and uncle Exeter,My Lord of Westmerland, and Vnkle Exeter,
Henry VH5 III.iii.51.2Come, uncle Exeter,Come Vnckle Exeter,
Henry VH5 III.iii.54Use mercy to them all. For us, dear uncle,Vse mercy to them all for vs, deare Vnckle.
Henry VH5 IV.vi.4Lives he, good uncle? Thrice within this hourLiues he good Vnckle: thrice within this houre
Henry VH5 IV.vii.178Go you with me, uncle of Exeter.Goe you with me, Vnckle of Exeter.
Henry VH5 IV.viii.57Here, uncle Exeter, fill this glove with crowns,Here Vnckle Exeter, fill this Gloue with Crownes,
Henry VH5 IV.viii.74What prisoners of good sort are taken, uncle?What Prisoners of good sort are taken, Vnckle?
Henry VH5 V.ii.83Brother, we shall. Go, uncle Exeter,Brother we shall. Goe Vnckle Exeter,
Henry VI Part 11H6 II.v.35Ay, noble uncle, thus ignobly used,I, Noble Vnckle, thus ignobly vs'd,
Henry VI Part 11H6 II.v.51Therefore, good uncle, for my father's sake,Therefore good Vnckle, for my Fathers sake,
Henry VI Part 11H6 II.v.104But now thy uncle is removing hence,But now thy Vnckle is remouing hence,
Henry VI Part 11H6 II.v.107O uncle, would some part of my young yearsO Vnckle,would some part of my young yeeres
Henry VI Part 11H6 III.i.88Pray, uncle Gloucester, mitigate this strife.Pray' Vnckle Gloster mittigate this strife.
Henry VI Part 11H6 III.i.128Fie, uncle Beaufort, I have heard you preachFie Vnckle Beauford, I haue heard you preach,
Henry VI Part 11H6 III.i.143O loving uncle, kind Duke of Gloucester,Oh louing Vnckle, kinde Duke of Gloster,
Henry VI Part 11H6 III.i.159And those occasions, uncle, were of force;And those occasions, Vnckle, were of force:
Henry VI Part 11H6 III.iv.13Is this the Lord Talbot, uncle Gloucester,Is this the Lord Talbot, Vnckle Gloucester,
Henry VI Part 11H6 IV.i.49Sent from our uncle Duke of Burgundy.Sent from our Vnckle Duke of Burgundy.
Henry VI Part 11H6 IV.i.64What? Doth my uncle Burgundy revolt?What? doth my Vnckle Burgundy reuolt?
Henry VI Part 11H6 V.i.11Ay, marry, uncle; for I always thoughtI marry Vnckle, for I alwayes thought
Henry VI Part 11H6 V.i.21Marriage, uncle? Alas, my years are young,Marriage Vnckle? Alas my yeares are yong:
Henry VI Part 11H6 V.v.96And you, good uncle, banish all offence:And you (good Vnckle) banish all offence:
Henry VI Part 22H6 I.i.52.1Uncle, how now?Vnkle, how now?
Henry VI Part 22H6 I.i.55Uncle of Winchester, I pray read on.Vnckle of Winchester, I pray read on.
Henry VI Part 22H6 I.i.66Be full expired. Thanks, uncle Winchester,Be full expyr'd. Thankes Vncle Winchester,
Henry VI Part 22H6 I.i.86Or hath mine uncle Beaufort and myself,Or hath mine Vnckle Beauford, and my selfe,
Henry VI Part 22H6 I.i.105Ay, uncle, we will keep it, if we can;I Vnckle, we will keepe it, if we can:
Henry VI Part 22H6 I.iii.201Uncle, what shall we say to this in law?Vnckle, what shall we say to this in law?
Henry VI Part 22H6 II.i.25Churchmen so hot? Good uncle, hide such malice;Church-men so hot? / Good Vnckle hide such mallice:
Henry VI Part 22H6 II.i.37Faith, holy uncle, would 'twere come to that!Faith holy Vnckle, would't were come to that.
Henry VI Part 22H6 II.i.46True, uncle.True Vnckle,
Henry VI Part 22H6 II.i.48.2Why, how now, uncle Gloucester?Why how now, Vnckle Gloster?
Henry VI Part 22H6 III.i.202Ah, uncle Humphrey, in thy face I seeAh Vnckle Humfrey, in thy face I see
Henry VI Part 22H6 III.ii.15Go, call our uncle to our presence straight;Goe call our Vnckle to our presence straight:
Henry VI Part 22H6 III.ii.20Proceed no straiter 'gainst our uncle GloucesterProceed no straiter 'gainst our Vnckle Gloster,
Henry VI Part 22H6 III.ii.28Where is our uncle? What's the matter, Suffolk?Where is our Vnckle? what's the matter, Suffolke?
Henry VI Part 22H6 III.ii.268Your loving uncle, twenty times his worth,Your louing Vnckle, twentie times his worth,
Henry VI Part 33H6 I.ii.72I doubt not, uncle, of our victory.I doubt not, Vnckle, of our Victorie.
King JohnKJ II.i.10Of thy unnatural uncle, English John.Of thy vnnaturall Vncle, English Iohn,
King JohnKJ III.i.56She adulterates hourly with thine uncle John,Sh'adulterates hourely with thine Vnckle Iohn,
King JohnKJ III.i.309.1Against mine uncle.Against mine Vncle.
King JohnKJ III.i.332Uncle, I needs must pray that thou mayst lose;Vncle, I needs must pray that thou maist lose:
King JohnKJ III.iii.3Thy grandam loves thee, and thy uncle willThy Grandame loues thee, and thy Vnkle will
King JohnKJ IV.i.20My uncle practises more harm to me.My Vnckle practises more harme to me:
King JohnKJ IV.i.122For all the treasure that thine uncle owes;For all the Treasure that thine Vnckle owes,
King JohnKJ IV.i.127Your uncle must not know but you are dead.Your Vnckle must not know but you are dead.
MacbethMac V.ii.2His uncle Seyward and the good Macduff.His Vnkle Seyward, and the good Macduff.
MacbethMac V.vi.2And show like those you are. You, worthy uncle,And shew like those you are: You (worthy Vnkle)
The Merchant of VeniceMV I.iii.68When Jacob grazed his uncle Laban's sheep –When Iacob graz'd his Vncle Labans sheepe,
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW III.iv.38I had a father, Mistress Anne. My uncle canI had a father (M. An) my vncle can
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW III.iv.39tell you good jests of him. Pray you, uncle, tell Mistresstel you good iests of him: pray you Vncle, tel Mist.
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW III.iv.41good uncle.good Vnckle.
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW III.iv.61nothing with you. Your father and my uncle hath madenothing with you: your father and my vncle hath made
Much Ado About NothingMA I.i.17He hath an uncle here in Messina will be veryHe hath an Vnckle heere in Messina, wil be very
Much Ado About NothingMA II.i.13With a good leg and a good foot, uncle, andWith a good legge, and a good foot vnckle, and
Much Ado About NothingMA II.i.56uncle, I'll none. Adam's sons are my brethren, and,vnckle, ile none: Adams sonnes are my brethren, and
Much Ado About NothingMA II.i.73I have a good eye, uncle; I can see a churchI haue a good eye vnckle, I can see a Church
Much Ado About NothingMA II.i.314I cry you mercy, uncle. (To Don Pedro) ByI cry you mercy Vncle, by
Much Ado About NothingMA II.iii.167being her uncle and her guardian.being her Vncle, and her Guardian.
Much Ado About NothingMA IV.i.111.2Dead, I think. Help, uncle!Dead I thinke, helpe vncle,
Much Ado About NothingMA IV.i.112Hero! Why, Hero! Uncle! Signor Benedick! Friar!Hero, why Hero, Vncle, Signor Benedicke, Frier.
Much Ado About NothingMA V.ii.86Madam, you must come to your uncle. Yonder'sMadam, you must come to your Vncle, yonders
Much Ado About NothingMA V.iv.75Why, then your uncle and the Prince and ClaudioWhy then your Vncle, and the Prince, & Claudio,
OthelloOth V.ii.200I scarce did know you, uncle; there lies your niece,I scarse did know you Vnkle, there lies your Neece,
OthelloOth V.ii.252O, here it is. Uncle, I must come forth.Oh heere it is: Vnkle I must come forth.
Richard IIR2 I.i.158Good uncle, let this end where it begun.Good Vnckle, let this end where it begun,
Richard IIR2 I.iii.208Uncle, even in the glasses of thine eyesVncle, euen in the glasses of thine eyes
Richard IIR2 I.iii.225Why, uncle, thou hast many years to live.Why Vncle, thou hast many yeeres to Iiue.
Richard IIR2 I.iii.247Cousin, farewell – and, uncle, bid him so.Cosine farewell: and Vncle bid him so:
Richard IIR2 II.i.71How fares our noble uncle Lancaster?How fares our noble Vncle Lancaster?
Richard IIR2 II.i.162Whereof our uncle Gaunt did stand possessed.Whereof our Vncle Gaunt did stand possest.
Richard IIR2 II.i.186.1Why, uncle, what's the matter?Why Vncle, / What's the matter?
Richard IIR2 II.i.220Our uncle York Lord Governor of England;Our Vncle Yorke, Lord Gouernor of England:
Richard IIR2 II.ii.76Uncle, for God's sake speak comfortable words.Vncle, for heauens sake speake comfortable words:
Richard IIR2 II.iii.23Harry, how fares your uncle?Harry, how fares your Vnckle?
Richard IIR2 II.iii.82Here comes his grace in person. My noble uncle!Here comes his Grace in Person. My Noble Vnckle.
Richard IIR2 II.iii.85My gracious uncleMy gracious Vnckle.
Richard IIR2 II.iii.86Tut, tut, grace me no grace, nor uncle me no uncle!Tut, tut, Grace me no Grace, nor Vnckle me,
Richard IIR2 II.iii.87I am no traitor's uncle; and that word ‘ grace ’I am no Traytors Vnckle; and that word Grace,
Richard IIR2 II.iii.105My gracious uncle, let me know my fault.My gracious Vnckle, let me know my Fault,
Richard IIR2 II.iii.114And, noble uncle, I beseech your graceAnd Noble Vnckle, I beseech your Grace
Richard IIR2 II.iii.126He should have found his uncle Gaunt a fatherHe should haue found his Vnckle Gaunt a Father,
Richard IIR2 II.iii.161An offer, uncle, that we will accept;An offer Vnckle, that wee will accept:
Richard IIR2 III.i.36Uncle, you say the Queen is at your house.Vnckle, you say the Queene is at your House,
Richard IIR2 III.i.42Thanks, gentle uncle. Come, lords, away,Thankes gentle Vnckle: come Lords away,
Richard IIR2 III.ii.89High be our thoughts. I know my uncle YorkHigh be our thoughts: I know my Vnckle Yorke
Richard IIR2 III.ii.192Say, Scroop, where lies our uncle with his power?Say Scroope, where lyes our Vnckle with his Power?
Richard IIR2 III.ii.200Your uncle York is joined with Bolingbroke,Your Vnckle Yorke is ioyn'd with Bullingbrooke,
Richard IIR2 III.iii.15Mistake not, uncle, further than you should.Mistake not (Vnckle) farther then you should.
Richard IIR2 III.iii.18I know it, uncle, and oppose not myselfI know it (Vnckle) and oppose not my selfe
Richard IIR2 III.iii.202Uncle, give me your hands. Nay, dry your eyes.Vnckle giue me your Hand: nay, drie your Eyes,
Richard IIR2 V.iii.45What is the matter, uncle? Speak, recover breath,What is the matter (Vnkle) speak, recouer breath,
Richard IIR2 V.iii.139Good uncle, help to order several powersGood Vnckle helpe to order seuerall powres
Richard IIR2 V.iii.143Uncle, farewell; and cousin, adieu.Vnckle farewell, and Cosin adieu:
Richard IIR2 V.vi.1Kind uncle York, the latest news we hearKinde Vnkle Yorke, the latest newes we heare,
Richard IIIR3 II.ii.13The King mine uncle is to blame for it.The King mine Vnckle is too blame for it.
Richard IIIR3 II.ii.20Grandam, we can; for my good uncle GloucesterGrandam we can: for my good Vnkle Gloster
Richard IIIR3 II.ii.23And when my uncle told me so, he wept,And when my Vnckle told me so, he wept,
Richard IIIR3 II.ii.31Think you my uncle did dissemble, grandam?Thinke you my Vnkle did dissemble Grandam?
Richard IIIR3 II.iv.11My uncle Rivers talked how I did growMy Vnkle Riuers talk'd how I did grow
Richard IIIR3 II.iv.12More than my brother. ‘ Ay,’ quoth my uncle Gloucester,More then my Brother. I, quoth my Vnkle Glouster,
Richard IIIR3 II.iv.27Marry, they say my uncle grew so fastMarry (they say) my Vnkle grew so fast,
Richard IIIR3 III.i.4No, uncle; but our crosses on the wayNo Vnkle, but our crosses on the way,
Richard IIIR3 III.i.61Say, uncle Gloucester, if our brother come,Say, Vnckle Glocester, if our Brother come,
Richard IIIR3 III.i.80What say you, uncle?What say you, Vnckle?
Richard IIIR3 III.i.102I thank you, gentle uncle. O, my lord,I thanke you, gentle Vnckle. O my Lord,
Richard IIIR3 III.i.110I pray you, uncle, give me this dagger.I pray you, Vnckle, giue me this Dagger.
Richard IIIR3 III.i.113Of my kind uncle, that I know will give,Of my kind Vnckle, that I know will giue,
Richard IIIR3 III.i.127Uncle, your grace knows how to bear with him.Vnckle, your Grace knowes how to beare with him.
Richard IIIR3 III.i.129Uncle, my brother mocks both you and me.Vnckle, my Brother mockes both you and me,
Richard IIIR3 III.i.133To mitigate the scorn he gives his uncleTo mittigate the scorne he giues his Vnckle,
Richard IIIR3 III.i.144Marry, my uncle Clarence' angry ghost – Marry, my Vnckle Clarence angry Ghost:
Richard IIIR3 IV.iv.223Cousins indeed, and by their uncle cozenedCosins indeed, and by their Vnckle couzend,
Richard IIIR3 IV.iv.281Tell her thou mad'st away her uncle Clarence,Tell her, thou mad'st away her Vnckle Clarence,
Richard IIIR3 IV.iv.282Her uncle Rivers; yea, and for her sake,Her Vnckle Riuers, I (and for her sake)
Richard IIIR3 IV.iv.338Would be her lord? Or shall I say her uncle?Would be her Lord? Or shall I say her Vnkle?
Romeo and JulietRJ I.i.143My noble uncle, do you know the cause?My Noble Vncle doe you know the cause?
Romeo and JulietRJ I.ii.67brother Valentine. Mine uncle Capulet, his wife and daughters.brother Valentine: mine vncle Capulet his wife and daughters:
Romeo and JulietRJ I.v.61Uncle, this is a Montague, our foe.Vncle this is a Mountague, our foe:
Romeo and JulietRJ I.v.82.1Why, uncle, 'tis a shame.Why Vncle, 'tis a shame.
The TempestTem I.ii.66My brother and thy uncle, called Antonio – My brother and thy vncle, call'd Anthonio:
The TempestTem I.ii.77And rapt in secret studies. Thy false uncleAnd rapt in secret studies, thy false vncle
Titus AndronicusTit III.i.122Shall thy good uncle and thy brother LuciusShall thy good Vncle, and thy brother Lucius,
Titus AndronicusTit IV.i.3Good uncle Marcus, see how swift she comes.Good Vncle Marcus see how swift she comes,
Titus AndronicusTit IV.i.27And, madam, if my uncle Marcus go,And Madam, if my Vncle Marcus goe,
Titus AndronicusTit IV.i.111And, uncle, so will I, and if I live.And Vncle so will I, and if I liue.
Titus AndronicusTit IV.iii.26To see thy noble uncle thus distract?To see thy Noble Vnckle thus distract?
Titus AndronicusTit IV.iii.93uncle and one of the Emperal's men.Vncle, and one of the Emperialls men.
Titus AndronicusTit V.i.164Unto my father and my uncle Marcus,Vnto my Father, and my Vncle Marcus,
Titus AndronicusTit V.iii.1Uncle Marcus, since 'tis my father's mindVnckle Marcus, since 'tis my Fathers minde
Titus AndronicusTit V.iii.4Good uncle, take you in this barbarous Moor,Good Vnckle take you in this barbarous Moore,
Titus AndronicusTit V.iii.15Sirs, help our uncle to convey him in.Sirs, helpe our Vnckle, to conuey him in,
Titus AndronicusTit V.iii.150Stand all aloof, but uncle, draw you nearStand all aloofe, but Vnckle draw you neere,
Troilus and CressidaTC I.ii.38Madam, your uncle Pandarus.Madam your Vncle Pandarus.
Troilus and CressidaTC I.ii.42Good morrow, uncle Pandarus.Good morrow Vncle Pandarus.
Troilus and CressidaTC I.ii.46This morning, uncle.This morning Vncle.
Troilus and CressidaTC I.ii.222Can Helenus fight, uncle?Can Hellenus fight Vncle?
Troilus and CressidaTC I.ii.277Adieu, uncle.Adieu Vnkle.
Troilus and CressidaTC I.ii.279To bring, uncle?To bring Vnkle.
Troilus and CressidaTC III.ii.100Well, uncle, what folly I commit, I dedicate toWell Vnckle, what folly I commit, I dedicate to
Troilus and CressidaTC IV.ii.2Then, sweet my lord, I'll call mine uncle down;Then sweet my Lord, Ile call mine Vnckle down;
Troilus and CressidaTC IV.ii.20It is your uncle.It is your Vnckle.
Troilus and CressidaTC IV.ii.25Go hang yourself, you naughty mocking uncle!Go hang your self, you naughty mocking Vnckle:
Troilus and CressidaTC IV.ii.35Who's that at door? Good uncle, go and see. – Who's that at doore? good Vnckle goe and see.
Troilus and CressidaTC IV.ii.80lord? Gone? Tell me, sweet uncle, what's the matter?Lord? gone? tell me sweet Vnckle, what's the matter?
Troilus and CressidaTC IV.ii.87Good uncle, I beseech you, on my knees IGood Vnckle I beseech you, on my knees, I
Troilus and CressidaTC IV.ii.95I will not, uncle. I have forgot my father;I will not Vnckle: I haue forgot my Father:
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK I.ii.62.2Our uncle Creon.Our Vncle Creon.

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Laban[pron: 'layban] in the Bible, uncle of Jacob
nunclechild-like shortening of ‘mine uncle’; guardian, master
Pandarus[pron: 'pandarus] Trojan prince, killed by Diomedes; Cressida's uncle and go-between

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unclenuncle

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Cousin...d let him sit o’ my coz sir toby is her uncle 1h4 iii i 49 mortimer to hotspur ...
Functional shift... uncle* r2 ii iii 86 uncle me no uncle * in sense of ‘address as uncle’ ...
Thou and you
Classical mythology...d cressida where he is cressida&rsquo s uncle and go-between  cressid diomed abo...
Religious personalities and beings...ban mv i iii 68 bible (genesis 30) uncle of jacob jacob above lamber...
Historical figures...ish king in 1st-c brother or (iii i 5) uncle of cymbeline cassius ac ii v...

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Word FamilyWord Family GroupWords
NUNCLEBASICsee UNCLE
UNCLEBASICuncle n, nuncle n
UNCLERELATIVESgreat-uncle n, uncle-father n

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