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English word origin

Etymology of grams

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
noun

plural of gram

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

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Source etymology 2

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noun

grandmother

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From gramma + -s (hypocoristic suffix).

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