granny

or gran·nie

[ gran-ee ]

/ ˈgræn i /

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noun, plural gran·nies.

Informal. a grandmother.

an elderly woman.

a fussy person.

Chiefly Midland and Southern U.S. a nurse or midwife.

granny knot.

adjective, gran·ni·er, gran·ni·est for 6.

of, relating to, or thought to be like a grandmother or an elderly or old-fashioned woman: granny notions about what's proper.

(of clothing for women or girls) being loose-fitted and having such features as high necklines, puff sleeves, long skirts, and ruffles and lace trimmings: a granny blouse; a granny nightgown.

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Origin of granny

1655–65; grand(mother) + -y², with -nd->-nn-

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How to use granny in a sentence

“But, grannie, we canna leave you here alone,” remonstrated Jean with an anxious look.
Hunted and Harried|R.M. Ballantyne
It was well that grannie should sleep, but in her utter weakness it was also necessary that she should have nourishment often.
David Fleming's Forgiveness|Margaret Murray Robertson
It was noon when she went in and told them that dinner was nearly ready, and that grannie was awake and asking for them.
David Fleming's Forgiveness|Margaret Murray Robertson
Katie came now and then, and looked in, but she did not speak, except once to say that grannie was sleeping still.
David Fleming's Forgiveness|Margaret Murray Robertson

But still grannie found much that was to be rejoiced over in that which made Katie grieve.
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British Dictionary definitions for granny

granny

grannie

/ (ˈɡrænɪ) /

noun plural -nies

informal words for grandmother

informal an irritatingly fussy person

a revolving cap on a chimneypot that keeps out rain, etc

Southern US a midwife or nurse

See granny knot

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granny

or gran·nie

Origin of granny

Words related to granny

How to use granny in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for granny

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