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grandmamma

/grand-muh-mah; gran-mah-muh, grand-, gram-/US // ˈgrænd məˌmɑ; ˈgrænˌmɑ mə, ˈgrænd-, ˈgræm- //

祖母,嬷嬷,奶奶,外婆

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Informal.

    • : grandmother.

Examples

  • Grandmamma sits in her quaint arm-chair— Never was lady more sweet and fair!

  • But Marie-Louise, gasping with emotion, repeated: "Grand—grand —grandmamma is putting on her clothes, she is coming downstairs."

  • If you go toward the south, there is Ashley-Wold and grandmamma, Mrs. Galloway.

  • "Grandmamma is quite proud of her little grandson already," said Xenie, with tender archness.

  • The dowager was promoted to the title of grandmamma, John boasted the proud title of father, and the mother's joy knew no bounds.