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grandparent
noun grand·par·ent \ˈgran(d)-ˌper-ənt\
: a parent of your father or mother
Full Definition of GRANDPARENT
: a parent of one's father or mother
— grand·pa·ren·tal \ˌgran(d)-pə-ˈren-təl\ adjective
— grand·par·ent·hood \ˈgran(d)-ˈper-ent-ˌhu̇d\ noun
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First Known Use of GRANDPARENT
1632
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grandparent
noun grand·par·ent \ˈgrand-ˌper-ənt\
Definition of GRANDPARENT for Kids
: a parent of someone's father or mother
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