grandam

noun

gran·​dam ˈgran-ˌdam How to pronounce grandam (audio)
-dəm
1
or grandame
b
: an old woman
2
or granddam : a dam's or sire's dam
used of an animal

Word History

Etymology

Middle English graundam, from Anglo-French graund dame, literally, great lady

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of grandam was in the 13th century

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Cite this Entry

“Grandam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandam. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

grandam

noun
gran·​dam ˈgran-ˌdam How to pronounce grandam (audio)
-dəm
variants or grandame
-ˌdām How to pronounce grandam (audio)
-dəm
1
2
: an old woman

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