grandame
/ˈɡrændæm/
noun
- 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.
- 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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