Word Finder - granny

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A grandmother.

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I'm going to be a granny.

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An elderly woman.

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There are too many grannies around here getting in the way.

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(knots) A granny knot.

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(farming) An older ewe that may lure a lamb away from its mother.

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To be a grandmother.

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To act like a stereotypical grandmother; to fuss.

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Typically or stereotypically old-fashioned, especially in clothing and accessories worn by or associated with elderly women.

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granny dress; granny glasses

Jackson attempted a serious demeanor, but broke into laughter, "You're right Granny, there is no way I can let this go."

Granny made her outfit from pink spotted chiffon and net over a white bodice.

The vast majority of men that wear panties enjoy the full briefs or the granny panty styles, not thongs or sexy underwear or anything, more of the retro, vintage style panties.

Wife of the late Bert, dearly loved mother of John, mother-in-law of Di and much loved granny of Richard and Clare.

May 19th, 2005 Had a nice long weekend at Ben's great granny 's.

Sam was bitter that his mother didn't protect him and left to live with his loving granny.

I wouldnt trust my own granny with a granny smith apple!

If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, did Granny Smith die from a lack of medical attention?

My granny Beattie, seemed to carry a perminent packet of mint imperials in her pinny pocket.

Should old granny 's have to pay road tax to cross the street?

Granny rugby-tackled jay walker A 77-year-old granny made a citizen's arrest in Germany when she rugby-tackled a 25-year-old jay walker.

And you show me a granny who would give you £ 100 every time you caught a mugger.

My granny, the chicest lady I ever knew, had a Burberry raincoat.

You may have heard your granny talking about carbolic soap.

Stay to the left of the stream, and when you see the steep rooty section, get your granny ring ready.

He has 50 minutes to wash his face, and eat a very large plate of Granny 's delicious stew.

The injury finally stopped hurting, orwarkingas my granny used to say, after two days of rest and ice.

If you regularly ride in hills or mountains, you will probably want a third "granny" gear up front.

Chicken soup - Granny's old stand-by helps replenish the salt, potassium and other soluble nutrients that have been flushed out of your body.

A Wubbzy backpack is the perfect tool for carrying a little one's bedtime essentials to granny's house, and a Wubbzy cuddle pillow and blanket will soothe any homesick feelings at bedtime.

If you have been avoiding them because you think they only stock granny panties, try again.

Gone are the days when women's plus size panties were synonymous with the comfy but not very sexy "granny panties."

However, large "granny glasses" have been making a comeback in recent years among hipsters.

Abandon the "granny glasses" and go for fashionable eyewear so you'll feel better.

The white wine leads with a vibrant note of crisp fruit and fills the mouth with Granny Apples and invigorating citrus.

It is forward, ripe Granny Smith apple and pear fruit accented by warm oak spice tones.

As far as tasting notes go, Sauvignon Blancs range from grapefruit, lemon-lime notes all the way to granny smith apple and green grass aromas.

Paired with lemongrass and granny smith apples that taste like they were soaked in lemon juice-the taste of this wine packs a wallop!

They grew in popularity with designs like Tom the Piper's Son, King Corn, Granny Ann, and the Embossed Rose teapot.

Carrie "Surfing Granny" Birdwell Mann developed the shorts in 1961, and the design hasn't changed much since.

Toward the end of the 1960s, peasant skirts, granny dresses and bell-bottom jeans became popular.

Specific apple varieties, such as granny smith, golden delicious, and Macintosh can also be fragrant choices for apple scented candles.

Shoes can either be sandals or granny boots, depending upon the look you're going for.

Many of the styles, such as the Lace Up Granny Boot with baroque style laces and a chunky heel, and the orange and green floral print in the Elsie Floral Rebel, offer a nostalgic return to the past.

Lace up granny boots are a somewhat unusual style, but anyone who enjoys dressing up slightly theatrically will adore them.

Granny boots have a Victorian appearance and style, much like you would see in a vintage photograph or on someone dressed in traditional clothes circa the early 20th century.

Try these tips to style your lace up granny boots, no matter what your taste.

Try a loose dress in chiffon worn with your granny boots, and then belt it for structure.

If you want to take the whole granny thing a little bit farther, simply add a brooch or velvet ribbon in your hair.

Wear skinny jeans with your granny boots of any colors, coordinating the look with a matching scarf and clutch.

If you are seriously daring, wear a catsuit or bodysuit a la Lady Gaga and then slip into your granny boots for a really fashion-forward look that will turn a lot of heads.

These spots are just some of the locations that you can find granny boots, or granny boot-inspired styles.

Charlotte Russe carries a few specialized granny boot styles that hit at the mid-calf and employ a special buckle detail to keep them secure on the leg.

Shopbop carries more authentic styles of granny booties in unusual colors from brands like Diane von Furstenberg.

Check out Bluefly for the occasional granny boot in suede at a discounted price.

Still others prefer lace-up granny boots or cowboy boots.

The best way to think of actual bloomers is as "granny underwear" for cheerleaders.

Our grannies crocheted granny square afghans, but crafters today have many more choices for crocheted afghans.

When learning to crochet, granny square patterns are some of the easiest designs to follow.

With all of the different styles out there, however, the basic crochet granny square pattern remains a favorite.