grandpappies
Fathers of fathers
Grandpappies is the plural of grandpappy, an informal and affectionate term for grandfather.
The word has a folksy, rural American flavor: My grandpappies both fought in the war.
Like grandpa and granddad, it's used both as a term of address and a way of referring to one's grandfather.
Paternal ancestors, senior generation
- eldersSenior community members
- old-timersLongtime participants or members
- forebearsAncestral family members
- ancestorsThose from whom one descends
progenitors · kinfolk · family · relatives · clan · lineage · bloodline · genealogy
Higher in rank
- agedAdvanced in years
- octogenarianPerson in ninth decade
- nonagenarianPerson aged ninety-plus
- retireeOne who left work
pensioner · veteran · silver-haired · white-haired · stooped · weathered · wrinkled · venerable
Spoken or written narratives
- yarnsThreads or tall tales
- anecdotesBrief amusing accounts
- reminiscencesSpoken or written memories
- memoriesStored past experiences
stories · oral-history · fireside · rocking-chair · wisdom · advice · lessons · lore
granddaddies
Paternal ancestors, senior generation
- eldersSenior community members
- old-timersLongtime participants or members
- forebearsAncestral family members
ancestors · progenitors · kinfolk · family · relatives · clan · lineage · bloodline · genealogy · forefathers
senior
Higher in rank
- agedAdvanced in years
- octogenarianPerson in ninth decade
- nonagenarianPerson aged ninety-plus
retiree · pensioner · veteran · silver-haired · white-haired · stooped · weathered · wrinkled · venerable · old
tales
Spoken or written narratives
- yarnsThreads or tall tales
- anecdotesBrief amusing accounts
- reminiscencesSpoken or written memories
memories · stories · oral-history · fireside · rocking-chair · wisdom · advice · lessons · lore · sayings
traditions
Long-established customs passed down
- heirloomsObjects passed through family lines
- legacyWhat's passed down
- inheritanceProperty received from ancestors
customs · birthright · patrimony · homestead · farm · land · recipes · crafts · skills · values
grandpappiesgrandmas
Female ancestors, two generations up
grandmothers · grannies · nanas · mee-maws · gammies
grandpappiesgrandsons
Male offspring of offspring
grandchildren · granddaughters · grandkids · great-grandchildren · great-grandsons
grandpappy, grandpa, grandpas, grandfather, grandfathers, grandfatherly, grandparent, grandparents, grandparental