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

  • (..) From now on we'll set everything on four. She is really leaving. She'll be back. Termeh! Come stay with your grandfather. Dad? Termeh, honey, go to your room. Dad, get up. Let go of her hand. Get up. (..)
    2011 A Separation