grandfather

/'grænd,fɑ:ðə/
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grandfather

My grandfather tells stories in his cozy armchair.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The father of one's father or mother: A male ancestor who is two generations older than oneself; one's paternal or maternal grandfather.
Usage
  • Noun:
    • My grandfather tells wonderful stories about his youth.
    • We are going to visit my mother's father, my maternal grandfather, this weekend.
Advanced Usage
  • "Grandfather clause": A provision in a new rule or law that exempts certain people or things already involved in an activity from the new requirements.
    • The new zoning law included a grandfather clause for existing businesses.
Variants and Related Words
  • Grandfatherly (adj): Having the kind, gentle, or protective qualities often associated with a grandfather.
    • He gave me some grandfatherly advice.
  • Great-grandfather (n): The father of one's grandfather or grandmother.
  • Grandpa, Granddad, Gramps (n): Informal, affectionate terms for one's grandfather.
Synonyms
  • Grandsire (archaic/noun): Grandfather.
  • Elder, Patriarch: An older man who is the head of a family or group.
Related Phrases
  • "To grandfather someone/something in" (verb phrase, derived from "grandfather clause"): To exempt a person or thing from a new regulation.
    • The old equipment was grandfathered in under the new safety standards.
grandfather

My grandfather tells stories in his cozy armchair.

Noun
  1. the father of your father or mother

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