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"At least one daughter in every generation should remain unmarried," as Mrs. Miniver reflects, "and raise the profession of auntship to a fine art."
Mrs. Miniver 1939
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To be a pattern and example to all aunts, thought Mrs. Miniver; to be a delight to boys and a comfort to their parents; and to show that at least one daughter in every generation ought to remain unmarried, raise the profession of auntship to a fine art, and make a point of having a house within the five-mile limit, preferably between Boveney and Queen's Eyot.
Mrs. Miniver 1939
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I found it impossible to think of her in terms of auntship, and it was a relief to have the relationship waived.
Lady Larkspur Meredith Nicholson 1906
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Captain Barber, or the chaste salute with which Mrs. Barber inaugurated her auntship; but he got free at last, and, taking an arm of each, set off blithely down the road, escorted by neighbours.
A Master Of Craft 1903
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Cling to your auntship; it explains your being with them.
My Young Alcides Charlotte Mary Yonge 1862
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