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grandmother

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the mother of your father or mother

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The first known use of grandmother was in the 15th century

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“Grandmother.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grandmother. Accessed 25 Oct. 2021.

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