nevvy

English

Alternative forms

nevey, nevvie, neffy
nevy [19th century]

Etymology

From neve and/or nephew +‎ -y.

Noun

nevvy (plural nevvies)

(colloquial, UK dialectal) A nephew.
(UK dialectal) A grandson.

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