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Hi - I am of cajun descent and I recall there was a cajun term for an Uncle who is younger than niece/nephew. But I can't remember what it was. Can anybody help me? It is a great word, as so many cajun words are.
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I know that an aunt who is younger than her nieces and nephews is referred to as a "Ti-Tante" (i.e. petite tante = little aunt). Although I've never heard it specifically, my guess is that the male equivalent would be "Ti-Nonc" (i.e. petit oncle = little uncle). If there is another term, I'd love to hear about it myself.
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