grandam
/ˈɡrændæm/
noun
- An old woman, especially one who is grandmotherly or respected.
- The village children brought flowers to the grandam who lived in the cottage.
- My grandam used to tell us stories by the fireplace every winter evening.
- The young knight bowed respectfully before the grandam of the castle.
- A grandmother.
- I visited my grandam last weekend and she baked me cookies.
- Her grandam taught her how to sew when she was just a child.
- The family gathered to celebrate Grandam's ninetieth birthday.
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