grandfather
/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑːðə(r)//ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/
noun
- 1
A father of someone's parent.
- 2
(by extension) A male forefather.
Synonyms
verb
- 1
To be, or act as, a grandfather to.
verb
- 1
To retain discontinued laws or rules for (a thing, person or organization previously affected by them).
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