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granddad

Noun

Meaning

the father of your father or mother

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'Khalifa' is Arabic, it means successor, leader, shining light. My granddad is Muslim and he gave me that name. Wiz Khalifa

My dad farmed, my granddad was a farmer. I wanted to be a farmer. Sam Brownback

My granddad was an evangelist, and my grandma, she was as tough as nails. She watched 'American Bandstand' every day when she was in her 80s, 90s. She loved rock music. I never had anyone in my family that was anti-rock n' roll. Alice Cooper

Knitwear can play a vital part in layering. The simplicity of a lightweight cardigan makes it one of the best ways to layer outfits. I love granddad cardis for winter, worn over a vintage lace shirt, waistcoat and full skirt with slouchy boots. Twiggy

In 2008, Barack Obama did get Democrats hyperventilating, whipped up to a creamy froth, while John McCain creaked ahead like a cranky granddad whom Republicans let move to the front of the buffet line, deferring to seniority, as they had in 1996, when Bob Dole turtled to the top of the ticket. James Wolcott

If my grandma had balls I'd call her granddad. Cypress Proverb

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