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    grand·fa·ther
    [ˈɡran(d)ˌfäT͟Hər]
    noun
    grandfather (noun) · grandfathers (plural noun)
    1. the father of one's father or mother.
      • the person who founded or originated something:
        "Freud is often called the grandfather of psychoanalysis"
    verb
    NORTH AMERICAN ENGLISH
    informal
    grandfather (verb) · grandfathers (third person present) · grandfathered (past tense) · grandfathered (past participle) · grandfathering (present participle)
    1. exempt (someone or something) from a new law or regulation:
      "smokers who worked here before the ban have been grandfathered"
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    noun
    1. the father of one's father or mother.
      grandad
      grandpa
      grandpop
      gramps
      grand daddy
      opa
      abuelo
      nonno
      oupa
    verb
    1. exempt (someone or something) from a new law or regulation:
      exempt
      excuse
      let off
      release
      exclude
      exonerate
      make an exception of/for
      give/grant immunity to
      let off the hook
     
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    Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage of the word 'grandfather' in British and American English. Find examples, translations, and related terms of 'grandfather' in this comprehensive dictionary entry.

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    What is a grandfather clause?
    To include a person or entity in the benefits conferred by a grandfather clause. (father of someone’s father) Paternal grandfather. (father of someone’s mother) Maternal grandfather. Her grandfather knew my father a long time ago. Seconds literally ticked away on the old grandfather clock in the next room. He was like a grandfather to her.

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    Take the Quiz! Some words just need a little space. The meaning of GRANDFATHER is the father of one's father or mother. How to use grandfather in a sentence.

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    What does Grandad mean in English?
    From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Family grand‧fa‧ther /ˈɡrændˌfɑːðə $ -ər/ ●●● S2 W3 noun [countable] the father of your father or mother Register People usually say grandad (especially in British English) or grandpa when talking to or about their own grandfather: I used to stay at my grandpa ’s house.

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    What is the difference between a grandfather and a son?
    grandfather (plural grandfathers) , Father, and Son. The Father diſſeiſeth the and dies, the Son endows the Mother, the dies, the Son may enter upon the Mother; for he hath a new Right deſcended to him from the , for the might have entred upon the Mother, ſo ſhall his Heir.

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    Can you call your grandfather 'grandfather'?
    noun: grand-père [...] ● noun: abuelo [...] is the father of your father or mother. You can call your grandfather 'Grandfather'. What is this an image of? What is this an image of? Drag the correct answer into the box. What is this an image of? What is this an image of?

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    What is the difference between a grandfather and a grandmother?
    In some families, grandmothers and grandfathers are involved in raising and caring for their grandchildren, while in others a grandfather may have died or live very far away. Informally, a grandfather can also be someone who started or invented something: "Blues musician Robert Johnson was the grandfather of rock and roll."

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    Your grandfather is the father of your father or mother. You can call your grandfather 'Grandfather'.

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