A clause or section, especially in a law, granting exceptions for people or organisations who were affected by previous conditions.

Alternative spelling of great-grandfather

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see maternal, grandfather. (This entry is a translation hub.)

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see paternal, grandfather. (This entry is a translation hub.)

plural of grandfather clause

the father of one's son- or daughter-in-law, as common grandfather of their children; the relationship between men who have grandchildren in common; maternal grandfather vis-à-vis paternal grandfather.

A grandfather of one's spouse.

plural of grandfather's clock

Alternative form of grandfather clock / (card games) A form of patience in which cards are laid out in an arrangement resembling a clock face.

plural of grandfather clock