nieceship

English

Etymology

From niece +‎ -ship.

Noun

nieceship (uncountable)

1. The state, condition, or relationship of a niece.
   • 1988, Michael Neil, John Ford:

     The problem of inadequate motivation is much more acute in The Fancies Chaste and Noble, where the whole plot turns upon the fact that the Fancies are Octavio's nieces, but a reason for concealing their nieceship is never given.