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grandmother
noun grand·moth·er \ˈgran(d)-ˌmə-thər\
: the mother of your father or mother
Full Definition of GRANDMOTHER
1
: the mother of one's father or mother
2
: a female ancestor
— grand·moth·er·ly \-lē\ adjective
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First Known Use of GRANDMOTHER
15th century
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grandmother
noun grand·moth·er \ˈgrand-ˌmə-thər, ˈgran-\
Definition of GRANDMOTHER for Kids
1
: the mother of someone's father or mother
2
: a female ancestor <She learned skills passed down from her grandmothers.>
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