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

  • (..) After all this time. - Yeah, what's up with that? - I beg your pardon? Well, were you always out of the picture, or just after Mom died? Oh, your grandfather and I were never out of the- I mean, we were always there. We- And even after your mom died, I wrote. Birthday cards, every year. (..)
    2005 In Her Shoes
  • (..) And I'll put out clean towels and, uh, a washcloth. The bed's made up... and there are, um, extra blankets in the closet. - Is my grandfather around? - Oh. No. No, Ira passed away over three years ago. So, you'll call me if you need anything? (..)
    2005 In Her Shoes