grandfather

noun

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Forms

  • singular : grandfather
  • plural : grandfathers

Senses

  • a parent's father

grandfather

verb

Forms

  • simple present : grandfather
  • simple present, singular, third person : grandfathers
  • simple past : grandfathered
  • present participle : grandfathering
  • past participle : grandfathered

Senses

  • to allow an old exception to a new regulation