(music) the C note exactly one octave above high C

plural of grand slam

An unusual ruler's title, sometimes incorrectly rendered as grand duke, mainly used in Lithuania and some parts of Russia (Muscovy would ultimately unite most Russian principalities and rise to imperial rank) and the Holy Roman Empire.

(military) A tour of inspection by a general officer or commander, visiting all the guards in the officer's command.

Alternative form of grand ducal

Higher education establishments in France, outside the mainstream framework of the public universities system.

The mean (average) of all numbers observed, rather than that of a subsample.

plural of grand duchess

A woman who is socially prominent, respected, and experienced, especially one who is haughty and advanced in age. / A woman who is accomplished, influential, and a senior figure in a particular field.

(cycling) One of the three most prominent cycling races: either the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a España.