"granduncle" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: granduncles [plural], grand uncle [alternative], grand-uncle [alternative]
Etymology: From Middle English graunt oncle, equivalent to grand- + uncle. Etymology templates: {{inh|en|enm|graunt oncle}} Middle English graunt oncle, {{affix|en|grand-|uncle}} grand- + uncle Head templates: {{en-noun}} granduncle (plural granduncles)
  1. Synonym of great-uncle Categories (topical): Male family members Synonyms: great-uncle [synonym, synonym-of] Related terms: grandaunt

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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