grandam

/ˈɡrændəm/

Definitions

1. noun

a grandmother; a female ancestor of the third generation.

“She spent the day with her grandam, baking traditional cookies.”

2. noun

a female ancestor of a higher generation than a great-grandmother.

“Her grandam was a renowned historical figure, influencing her entire family lineage.”

Synonyms

  • grandmother
  • great-grandmother

Antonyms

  • descendant
  • great-grandchild