great-grandson
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of great-grandson
First recorded in 1710–20
Example Sentences
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MBaer was founded in 2018 by Michael Baer, the great-grandson of Julius Baer, who founded that eponymous bank.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026
His patent made commercial oil popping possible, says Charlie Cretors, his great-grandson and chief executive of C. Cretors & Co., which manufactures equipment for popcorn popping in theaters.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026
In May 2025, Peppe's great-grandson, Chris Peppe, put the gems up for sale.
From Barron's • Jan. 3, 2026
Charter’s ability to navigate the challenged landscape was a factor in the family’s decision, said Cox Enterprises Chief Executive Alex Taylor, a great-grandson of the company’s founder, told analysts.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2025
It was kept at Great Smials, but it was written in Gondor, probably at the request of the great-grandson of Peregrin, and completed in S.R.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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