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1grandfather
noun grand·fa·ther \ˈgran(d)-ˌfä-thər\
: the father of your father or mother
Full Definition of GRANDFATHER
1
a : the father of one's father or mother b : ancestor 1a
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First Known Use of GRANDFATHER
15th century
Related to GRANDFATHER
- Synonyms
- father, forebear (also forbear), forebearer, forefather, ancestor, primogenitor, progenitor
- Antonyms
- descendant (also descendent)
Rhymes with GRANDFATHER
2grandfather
verb
Definition of GRANDFATHER
transitive verb
: to permit to continue under a grandfather clause
First Known Use of GRANDFATHER
1953
Rhymes with GRANDFATHER
GRANDFATHER Defined for Kids
grandfather
noun grand·fa·ther \ˈgrand-ˌfä-thər, ˈgran-\
Definition of GRANDFATHER for Kids
1
: the father of someone's father or mother
2
: ancestor <His grandfathers had all farmed the land.>
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