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she commented on the word niefling
n., niece or nephew (gender-neutral)
Coined by Susan Parker Martin of New York, says Weird and Wonderful Words.
Beyond useful! (but I'm a little biased—I've been an aunt since I was six years old.)
June 29, 2008
watergato commented on the word niefling
gender-neutral term for niece or nephew
September 2, 2009
pol commented on the word niefling
Can we get this added as a proper word, please? Both of the comments are correct.
September 28, 2012
webhill commented on the word niefling
I do not remember when I first heard this word, but it was at least 10 years ago, because I was aware of it before my first nephew was born (at the time of his birth I already had a number of nieces). I have been using the word this whole time, and really wonder why it hasn't caught on. It is a gender-neutral term for "niece or nephew," and very helpful for example when remarking "ooh, these would make great holiday gifts for my nieflings!"
December 13, 2014