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grandfather

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑːðə(r)/

Meaning 1

The father of one’s parent.

“The little boy listened to his grandfather's fascinating stories.”
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Illustration of grandfather: The father of one’s parent.

Meaning 2

exempt from new regulations or rules

“The law will grandfather existing businesses automatically.”
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Illustration of grandfather: exempt from new regulations or rules