great-grandson
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of great-grandson
First recorded in 1710–20
Example Sentences
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From Los Angeles Times
It was founded back in 1898 by Joseph Walker, and today his great-grandson Nicky Walker holds the top managing director position.
From BBC
Lilly’s great-grandson and Claude’s son David Cassirer, who now lives in Colorado, was there, praising the state’s lawmakers for “taking a definitive stand in favor of the true owners of stolen art.”
From Los Angeles Times
It was returned to his family and was passed down through generations before Kenneth Hollister Straus, Isidor's great-grandson, had the movement repaired and restored.
From BBC
Vincent, Martin Hartig's great-grandson, is in his 20s and training to be a carpenter.
From BBC
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