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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1856-1888
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GRANDMITHER, n. Also grandmidder. A grandmother (Sh., Ags., m.Lth., Kcb. 1955). Also used in excls. of derision, cf. Grannie, n. 6. See also Grandminnie n.Edb. 1856 J. Ballantine Poems 94:
[He] dreams o' my grandmither lang dead and gane.ne.Sc. 1888 D. Grant Keckleton 66:
"Twa shillin's and twa ounces o' rael Irish twist, your grandmither!" sneered the vulgar scum.
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