grandad
Britishnoun
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He couldn't really hear much of us but he heard everything Kenny said, so it did open a lot of questions in the family as to how bad the ear problem was with my grandad.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026
My grandad was at the game and I managed to grab Kenny afterwards.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026
Michael was described as a beloved husband, father and grandfather, who "truly excelled" in his "role as grandad"
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
They have seen hot summers and wet ones, but now Woolford, aged 20, and his dad and grandad have noticed a permanent change in the weather.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
“Well, I remember that my old grandad once knew a sea rat,” she answered.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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