grandame

/ˈɡrændæm/
noun
  1. An old woman, especially one who is grandmotherly or respected.
    • The grandame of the village was known for her wisdom and kindness.
    • The grandame sat in her rocking chair, knitting a warm scarf.
    • Every child in the neighborhood loved the grandame who gave them candy.
  2. A grandmother.
    • My grandame always sends me a birthday card with a handwritten note.
    • He learned to bake pies from his grandame's old recipe book.
    • The family portrait included Grandame sitting proudly in the center.
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