granny

noun gran·ny \ˈgra-nē\

plural grannies

Definition of GRANNY

a : grandmother 1

b : a fussy person

chiefly Southern & south Midland : midwife

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gran·ny or gran·nie \ˈgra-nē\

by shortening & alteration

First Known Use: 1663

GRANNY Defined for Kids

noun gran·ny \ˈgra-nē\

plural gran·nies

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