Grandfather.
Granda
GRAN-dah
ˈɡrandə
Noun
Example Sentences
"Ma granda fought in the war."
"Granda's telling stories again."
Etymology & History
Scottish form of "grandad" or "grandfather." The final "a" is characteristic of Scots diminutive forms and familiar terms.
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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