Forefather
Forefather noun - A person who is several generations earlier in an individual's line of descent.
Grandad and forefather are semantically related in grandpa topic. In some cases you can use "Grandad" instead a noun "Forefather".
Grandad
Grandad noun - The father of your father or mother.
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Forefather and grandad are semantically related in grandpa topic. Sometimes you can use "Forefather" instead a noun "Grandad".
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