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Grandfather

/ˈɡrændˌfɑːðə/
A term of respect for one's father's or mother's father.

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Examples:

I love my grandfather.Her grandfather told us a funny story.

Etymology:

etymology
Derived from Middle English grauntfadre, which originated from Old French grant, meaning great, combined with father.

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