Definition of granddaughter
: the daughter of one's son or daughter
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Gibbons is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Rebecca L. Gibbons, two sons Gerald C. Gibbons, Jr., and John A. Gibbons, a daughter Catherine G. Dorough and husband Christopher Dorough and a granddaughter Lily Dorough.
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Kenneth Hensley of Albany, Mo., talks to granddaughter Kristi Neth on Friday.
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An awkward framing device, depicting the elderly D.C. relating the tale to his young granddaughter, mainly seems an opportunity for Knoxville to recycle his Bad Grandpa make-up.
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The couple has remained split over the years on their theories about what happened to their granddaughter.
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The Anthonys are later shown removing a memorial to their granddaughter, including a six-foot-tall cross, at the spot where the child’s remains were found.
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Another motive is sheer kindness, such as the Troy victim’s wish to help someone give a gift to his granddaughter.
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Hoping to find the right doll for a granddaughter, or perhaps a bicycle or skateboard to speed up your morning commute?
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In the third installment, Hotel Transylvania 3: Family Vacation, a trip on the luxury Monster Cruise Ship goes awry when Dracula starts to fall for the ship’s captain — who turns out to be the great-granddaughter of his ancient archenemy.
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First Known Use of granddaughter
1608
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GRANDDAUGHTER Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of granddaughter for English Language Learners
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: a daughter of your son or daughter
GRANDDAUGHTER Defined for Kids
Definition of granddaughter for Students
: a daughter of a person's son or daughter
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