"grandcestor" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: grandcestors [plural]
Etymology: Blend of grand- + ancestor, with the first element evoking grandparent. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|grand-|ancestor}} Blend of grand- + ancestor, {{m|en|grandparent}} grandparent Head templates: {{en-noun}} grandcestor (plural grandcestors)
  1. (humorous or nonstandard) A distant ancestor. Synonyms: grandancestor
    Sense id: en-grandcestor-en-noun-HkUnQe63 Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with grand-

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          "text": "Fancy knew that nose and those cheekbones. The woman looked the way Madda had when she was younger and less factory worn. The woman held out her arms. “It's been long since one of my own has seen me.” “Miz Cherry?” Fancy had to fight an insane urge to curtsy. Cherry shocked Fancy by taking her by the shoulders and kissing her cheek. Her touch was inhuman, cold and glassy like a porcelain doll, but after her initial flinch Fancy relaxed into her grandcestor's embrace.",
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