Granddaddy
Granddaddy noun - Something belonging to an earlier time from which something else was later developed.
Usage example: the granddaddy of all English mystery novels
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Synonyms for Granddaddy
Sire and granddaddy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sire" instead a noun "Granddaddy".
Sire
Sire noun - A male human parent.
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Synonyms for Sire
Granddaddy and sire are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Granddaddy" instead a noun "Sire".
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