noun
Meaning 1
Grandfather.
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Usage: archaic
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Standard Lemma guide
grandsire
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noun
Meaning 2
Any male ancestor.
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noun
Meaning 3
Any of a number of methods of change-ringing on bells.
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noun
Meaning 4
The sire of a sire, paternal grandfather
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: equestrianism, hobbies, horses, lifestyle, pets, sports
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History
Etymology
From Middle English graunsire; compare grand and sire.