early 15c., from grand- + mother (n.1), probably on analogy of French grand-mère. Replaced earlier grandame (c. 1200) and Old English ealdemodor.
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grandiosity
grandly
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grandmaster
grandmother
grandmotherly
grandness
grandpa
grandparent
grandsire
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