From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishgrannygran‧ny1, grannie /ˈɡræni/ ●●○ S3 noun (plural grannies) [countable] informal SSFFAMILYgrandmother
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granny• Or, as granny so eloquently remarked, get yerself on outdoors and blow the stink off.• And if she wants a train set then her granny will be the first to help her set it up.• I had, naturally heard all about her, but deep, deep down inside I missed my granny.• There never was a greater story-teller than my granny.• My granny took to her knitting, and we spoke a little of everyday things.• Now, there is nothing a politician fears more than a 106-year-old granny who is dumped into the street.• Most of the time it will be alright, like when you get a present for your birthday from your granny.grannygranny2, grannie adjective [only before noun] British English DCof a style typically used by old women granny shoesOrigin granny (1600-1700) grandam “grandmother” ((13-19 centuries)) 