ˈant, ˈaa(ə)-, ˈai-, ˈȧ-, ˈä- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English aunte, from Old French ante, from Latin amita father's sister — more at amateur
1.
a. : the sister of one's father or mother
b. : the wife of one's uncle — often used as a term of endearment for any woman (as an older one) who is regarded with benevolent affection
2. obsolete : an old crone or bawd