Gran

Gran

GRAN ษกran
Noun

Grandmother.

Etymology & History

Shortened form of "granny" or "grandmother," common throughout UK but standard in Scotland. The further shortened "gran" is typical of Scots speech.

Word Details

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Region
Scotland
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Era
1900s
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Language
none
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Formality
neutral
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