noun
nin
nihn
noun
1
An affectionate, informal term for a grandmother, used mainly in parts of Britain and Ireland.
"She spent every summer at her Nin's house by the coast."
How to Use Nin
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA cozy, informal word for grandmother, similar to "nan" or "granny."
Word Forms
nins plural
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Etymology
Likely derived from the Welsh word "nain," meaning grandmother.