Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun The child of one's grandson or granddaughter.
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- noun The son or daughter of one's
grandchild .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a child of your grandson or granddaughter
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Examples
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He's survived by his wife of 64 years, Norma, their three daughters and sons-in-law, eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
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He's survived by his wife of 64 years, Norma, their three daughters and sons-in-law, eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
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But his eyes lit up when I suggested he come with me on a trip to Fiji to meet his first great-grandchild.
Claire Fordham: Road Warrior Roy Claire Fordham 2011
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She had two daughters, seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Federal judge, 9-year-old girl among Ariz. shooting victims 2011
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Thirty-four years later this procedure gave my Grandpa his fifth great-grandchild.
Michael Ham: Federal Investments in Scientific Research Must Remain a Priority Michael Ham 2012
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Davis is survived by son Michael Quinn Martin, four stepchildren, nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
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Three weeks after finding out his next great-grandchild was on the way, my grandfather stepped into heaven.
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Grieving and Recovery Jack Canfield 2011
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A note from the jeweler explained that Mother had brought the bracelet in to have a new charm added for her latest great-grandchild, but she had never returned to get it.
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Grieving and Recovery Jack Canfield 2011
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We are both oldest grandchildren, and our daughter Hannah is the oldest great-grandchild on every side.
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Thirty-four years later this procedure gave my Grandpa his fifth great-grandchild.
Michael Ham: Federal Investments in Scientific Research Must Remain a Priority Michael Ham 2012
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