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aald daa

nounpeople

one's grandfather; father's or mother's father

A granddad — the older male parent of the previous generation (one's father's or mother's father).

Example in use

Aald daa aye telt guid yarns.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/AALD-DAA/

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Origin & context

scotscurrentaffectionate

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