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Grandam: meaning, definitions and examples

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grandam

 

[ หˆษกrรฆn.dรฆm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

family relation

The term 'grandam' is a historical word used to refer to a grandmother. It is an old-fashioned way of addressing an elderly woman, particularly one who has grandchildren. However, in contemporary language, the term is seldom used and has been largely replaced by 'grandmother'. The usage of 'grandam' may evoke a sense of nostalgia or a connection to traditional vernacular. It is often found in literature or discussions related to family folklore.

Synonyms

grandmother, granny, nana

Examples of usage

  • My grandam used to tell stories from her childhood.
  • The painting in the hallway was given to me by my grandam.
  • She visited her grandam every weekend.

Translations

Translations of the word "grandam" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น avรณ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคพเคฆเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช GroรŸmutter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ nenek

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐะฑัƒัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ babcia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฅ–ๆฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท grand-mรจre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ abuela

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bรผyรผkanne

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ• ๋จธ๋‹ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ babiฤka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ babiฤka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฅ–ๆฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ babica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ amma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ะถะตะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nษ™nษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ abuela

Etymology

The word 'grandam' originates from the early modern English term 'grandam' or 'grandame', which combines the prefix 'grand-' meaning 'great' or 'of a larger degree', and 'dam', an old term for a mother or a woman. It has roots in the Old French 'grand dame', meaning 'great lady'. The term was used in various forms across different English dialects over the centuries, reflecting familial respect and social structures of earlier times. Though it has fallen out of everyday use, 'grandam' persists in literary contexts and can represent a connection to one's ancestry during discussions that involve family heritage. The familiarity and warmth associated with the term link it to the cultural notions of family and care.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,106, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.