Etymology
Meaning
Origin
The word "grandmother" originated in the early 12th century and is derived from the Old English term "grandmoder", which itself is a combination of the Latin word "grandis" meaning "large" or "great" and the Old English word "modor" meaning "mother". This etymology reflects the idea of a grandmother as a respected and revered elder in the family.
The use of the term "grandmother" extended beyond its literal meaning in the 13th century to include step-grandmothers and grandmothers-in-law. By the 16th century, the word was also being used figuratively to refer to elderly women in positions of authority or respect.
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