granduncle

See also: grand-uncle and grand uncle

English

Etymology

From Middle English graunt oncle, equivalent to grand- +‎ uncle.

Noun

granduncle (plural granduncles)

1. (deprecated use of |lang= parameter) Synonym of great-uncle
2. A brother of grandparent

Alternative forms

• grand uncle
• grand-uncle

Related terms

• grandaunt

Translations

great-uncle — see great-uncle