great-granduncle
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of great-granduncle
First recorded in 1800–10
Example Sentences
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Her great-granduncle’s empty eyes stared at her, and she began to cry.
From Los Angeles Times
Her great-granduncle was coming home.
From Los Angeles Times
Before I can process that my great-granduncle’s doctor has a daughter who plays for one of only three teams who beat us in the regular season—and that Dr. Mom likely knew it all along—I’ve opened the thing up.
From Literature
Her great-granduncle, Gustave Niebaum, founded Inglenook Vineyards in 1879 and helped establish Napa Valley’s reputation for quality wine.
From Washington Post
Harrison Post was a Hollywood socialite and the secret lover of my wealthy great-granduncle, William Andrews Clark Jr., or Will Clark.
From Slate
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