Dad's or mum's bro (5)

I believe the answer is:

uncle

(Other definitions for uncle that I've seen before include "For example, Tom Cobbleigh" , "Dad's brother" , "takes the pledge" , "Pawnbroker's nickname" , "A parent's brother" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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