Granna
/ˈɡrænə/noun
A term used in certain dialects to refer to a grandmother.
Did you know?In some cultures, the word 'Granna' embodies not just the maternal lineage, but also the wisdom and magic attributed to elder women in folklore.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*gʰr̥ā́n
“to be old, to grow old”
Old English
Old English
grǣne
“old, aged”
Old Norse
Old Norse
grandr
“a term for a grandmother or elder”
Middle English
Middle English
granne
“an affectionate term for grandmother”
Modern English
English
granna
“a casual, affectionate term for grandmother”