grandad

/ ˈɡrænˌdædɪ, ˈɡrænˌdæd /

noun

informal words for grandfather

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"A lot of my best mates and my family support Villa, while my dad supports Wolves and my grandad was a West Brom fan - so I had a few different influences there," he explained.

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It was at this time that his grandad suggested he searched the loft of their Kirkdale home for his uncle's treasured music collection.

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Mr Ford said: "Originally Bagpuss was like your grandad, he was there in the metaphorical armchair telling you about his tales and adventures gone by."

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I'm really close with my aunties, uncles, nans, grandads, trying to spend as much time together as possible, so I'd say that's one thing I'm really proud of, that I have a loving family.

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James's grandad, who was like a father to him, has died since James went missing.

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