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

  • (..) Do as your grandma tells you. You need to help her. You must try, to be useful. And don't call your grandfather "Grandfather". Don't play your violins went Monty is at home. Don't worry, Mom. We won't practice our fiddles when grandpa is at home. Not grandfather, Monty! There's a list of your clothes in the suitcase. And your vaccination certificate in your school book. I don't know whether the teacher (..)
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