"Grandma Moses" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Grandma Moses [plural]
Etymology: From the nickname of Anna Mary Robertson Moses (1860–1961), American folk artist who began painting in earnest at the age of 78. Head templates: {{en-noun|Grandma Moses|head=Grandma Moses}} Grandma Moses (plural Grandma Moses)
  1. A person whose talent or destined career does not become apparent until they reach old age. Wikipedia link: Anna Mary Robertson Moses
    Sense id: en-Grandma_Moses-en-noun-OlNl5Tuy Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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          "text": "Father Point could fairly be called the Grandma Moses of the Rocky Mountain frontier. Born at the end of the eighteenth century, Nicolas Point dreamed of becoming a missionary to native peoples. His dream became reality but not before his life had almost gone in other directions.",
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