noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Grandmother. term-of-address

   "She is staying here on a visit to her grandmamma and aunt, very worthy people; […]"

Synonyms

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grandmothergranny

Antonyms

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grandfather

Example

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"She said to her:— "Grandmamma, what great arms you have got!" "That is the better to hug thee, my dear.""

Etymology

From grand- + mamma.

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