English word grandson comes from English son, English grand- (Of a generation removed from the original noun.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| son | English (eng) | (UK, colloquial) An informal address to a friend or person of equal authority.. A familiar address to a male person from an older or otherwise more authoritative person.. A male adopted person in relation to his adoption parents.. A male descendant.. A male person considered to have been significantly shaped by some external influence.. A male person who has such a close relationship with an [...] |
| grand- | English (eng) | Of a generation removed from the original noun. |
| grandson | English (eng) | A son of one's child. |