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There isn’t really any other grandparent term that I like as well as Lola and Lolo and truly dislike other terms like G-ma, Grannie, Grandmother, Memaw, Nana, etc.

From Washington Post • Dec. 4, 2022

“It will be some time before the reality of life without Grannie will truly feel real,” William wrote in a statement Saturday.

From Washington Times • Sep. 10, 2022

Prince William has paid tribute to the Queen, saying the world has "lost an extraordinary leader" while he has lost his "Grannie".

From BBC • Sep. 10, 2022

"I knew this day would come, but it will be some time before the reality of life without Grannie will truly feel real."

From Reuters • Sep. 10, 2022

All through breakfast Caroline went on saying almost nothing, but finally when she was almost through she did say that she wouldn’t mind being called Grandma or even Grannie, if April liked.

From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder