noun
grandee
Grandee (noun) means a high-ranking nobleman in Spain or Portugal.
noun
1
A high-ranking nobleman in Spain or Portugal.
2
A person of high rank.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish grande (adjective), from Latin grandis (“large, great”). Doublet of grand and grande.
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What is the meaning of grandee?
"grandee" (noun) means a high-ranking nobleman in Spain or Portugal.
What are the different meanings of grandee?
"grandee" has 2 main meanings: 1. A high-ranking nobleman in Spain or Portugal; 2. A person of high rank.