English word grand comes from Anglo-Norman graunt
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| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| graunt | Anglo-Norman (xno) | |
| graunt | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
| grand | English (eng) | (musical instruments) A grand piano. A thousand of some unit of currency, such as dollars or pounds. (Compare G.) (Ireland, Northern England, colloquial, otherwise, _, dated) Fine; lovely.. (usually in compound forms) Standing in the second or some more remote degree of parentage or descent.. Great in size, and fine or imposing in appearance or impression; illustrious, dignified, [...] |