grandfather

Definition

  • noun: the father of your father or mother
  • noun: the father of one's father or mother
  • verb: to permit to continue under a grandfather clause
  • synonyms: grandparent, belsire, goodsire

Examples

  • Because of a 'grandfather clause', the strict emission standards only apply to new cars.

Movie quotes

  • (..) that you are not completely dependent on a Northman. I rather like being dependent on a Northman. They tend to tell the truth. Your grandfather warned against them. He said they were the greatest threat against his empire. My grandfather, wise as he was, great as he was, (..)
    2016 TvShow: Vikings Title: The Last Ship Season: 4 Episode 10