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Grandad is the shortened version of the word grandfather. The origin of the word grandfather dates back to approximately 1375 to 1425 and is derived from Middle English.

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The word "grandad" likely originated from the combination of "grand" (meaning impressive or excellent) and "dad" (a colloquial term for father). It is used to refer to one's paternal grandfather as a term of endearment or informal address.

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