Synonyms for grandfather

Grammar : Noun

Spell : gran-fah-th er, grand-

Phonetic Transcription : ˈgrænˌfɑ ðər, ˈgrænd-

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paternal forebear

Définition of grandfather

Origin : early 15c., from grand (adj.) + father (n.), probably on analogy of French grand-père. Replaced grandsire and Old English ealdefæder. Grandfather clause originally (1900) referred to exemptions from post-Reconstruction voting restrictions in the U.S. South for men whose forebears had voted before the Civil War. Grandfather clock is c.1880, from the popular song; they were previously known as tall case clocks or eight-day clocks.

noun grandsire

Example sentences :

You couldn't stay in these mountains and be such a man as your grandfather.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

Then I again regretted my grandfather's too distinguishing goodness to me.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

Years seemed to have fallen from the shoulders of his grandfather.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

Maria had warned her not to waken her grandfather, so she admired it in whispers.
Extract from : « The Little Colonel » by Annie Fellows Johnston

Where does your grandfather spend his day when he goes out with his dogs?
Extract from : « Green Mansions » by W. H. Hudson

It would not be grandfather; only his body that must turn to dust.
Extract from : « Green Mansions » by W. H. Hudson

Grandfather has not killed himself, but has asked my forgiveness and has promised to obey me.
Extract from : « Green Mansions » by W. H. Hudson

So much did you say to your grandfather, so much to your dead mother, but to me you say so little!
Extract from : « Green Mansions » by W. H. Hudson

But it might have been said in open court by your grandfather, or your great-grandfather.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

Then if he gets back to Canada alive, you are not the man your grandfather Baltus was!
Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic

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