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from Anglo-Fr. aunte, from O.Fr. ante (Mod.Fr. tante, from a 13c. variant), from L. amita "paternal aunt" dim. of *amma a baby-talk or non-I.E. word for "mother" (cf. Gk. amma "mother," O.N. amma "grandmother," M.Ir. ammait "old hag," Heb. em, Arabic umm "mother"). Curreent term is the sister or sister-in-law of your mother or father.
because your dad or mom sister is your aunt that is why an aunt is called an aunt
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Who is Aunt Dudley's sister?
There is no character called Aunt Dudley. Aunt Petunia's surname is Dursley, her son is called Dudley. Aunt Petunia's sister was called Lily (Evans) Potter.
What is your dads sister?
Your Father's Sister is called your Aunt.
How can i be called great aunt instead of grand aunt to nephew's kids?
you say call me great aunt not grand aunt
What would somebody's cousin's aunt be called?
Your cousin's aunt could be your mother, your aunt, or not related to you at all.
What does your son call your aunt?
He would call your aunt his great aunt. In informal situations, great aunts are sometimes called, simply aunt.
What does your aunt call your son?
He would call your aunt his great aunt. In informal situations, great aunts are sometimes called, simply aunt.
What is an honorary aunt?
An honorary aunt is a close friend of the parents who is called an aunt, though not related by blood. For example, if you have a friend who has a baby, you may be called an aunt (or uncle) by the child and parents even though you're not related.
At what age should any one call a man or a women called uncle or aunt?
The sister of your father or mother is called your aunt. Likewise, you would call the wife of an uncle your aunt.
Who is your aunt's sister?
If you're asking what you would call the sister of your aunt, it's either: Your mother or if it's not your mother: your other aunt.
What is the aunt called in The Jetsons?
Perhaps you are referring to "Aunt Eckler" in the TV show, "The Jetsons".
Sister of your mother will be called what by you?
Aunt.
What is the sister of your parent called?
your aunt
