First Known Use: 13th century
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grandam
noun gran·dam \ˈgran-ˌdam, -dəm\
Definition of GRANDAM
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or grand·dam \-ˌdam, -dəm\ : a dam's or sire's dam —used of an animal
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Origin of GRANDAM
Middle English graundam, from Anglo-French graund dame, literally, great lady
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