grandfather
The origin and history of grandfather.
Etymology
From Middle English grandfadre, modeled on French grand-père, replacing the older English "eldfather."
The origin and history of grandfather.
From Middle English grandfadre, modeled on French grand-père, replacing the older English "eldfather."
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