great-

/ɡreɪt/ prefix

Definition

great-grandfather/-grandmother › the father or mother of your grandfather or grandmother

great-aunt/-uncle › the aunt or uncle of your mother or father

great-grandchild, -granddaughter, etc. › the child, daughter, etc. of your grandson or granddaughter

great-niece/-nephew › the daughter or son of your niece or nephew

(Definition of great- prefix from the Cambridge Essential Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

to express disagreement or refuse to do something

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