"granpy" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: granpies [plural]
Etymology: From granpa + -y. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|granpa|y<id:diminutive>}} granpa + -y Head templates: {{en-noun}} granpy (plural granpies)
  1. Alternative form of grampy. Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: grampy
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