Etymology

granduncle

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Today it means: Synonym of great-uncle. Full definition →

Middle English graunt oncle
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromgraunt oncle
  2. English todaygranduncle

From Middle English graunt oncle, equivalent to grand- + uncle.

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