grandmamma

[ grand-muh-mah; gran-mah-muh, grand-, gram- ]

noun

, Informal.

1. grandmother.

Word History and Origins

Origin of grandmamma¹

First recorded in 1740–50; grand- + mamma ¹

Example Sentences

Grandmamma sits in her quaint arm-chair— Never was lady more sweet and fair!

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But Marie-Louise, gasping with emotion, repeated: "Grand—grand —grandmamma is putting on her clothes, she is coming downstairs."

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If you go toward the south, there is Ashley-Wold and grandmamma, Mrs. Galloway.

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"Grandmamma is quite proud of her little grandson already," said Xenie, with tender archness.

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The dowager was promoted to the title of grandmamma, John boasted the proud title of father, and the mother's joy knew no bounds.

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