granduncle

See also: grand-uncle and grand uncle

English

Etymology

From Middle English graunt oncle, equivalent to grand- +‎ uncle.

Noun

granduncle (plural granduncles)

  1. Synonym of great-uncle
  2. A brother of grandparent

Alternative forms

Translations
great-uncle — see great-uncle
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