[1710–20]This word is first recorded in the period 1710–20. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: floater, lacrosse, offshore, tint, whack
Examples of 'great-grandson' in a sentence
great-grandson
The one of her with her son, grandson and great-grandson was particularly poignant.
The Sun (2013)
The new arrival is her first great-grandson.
The Sun (2013)
His great-great-grandson is now running for the presidency.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
I'm sad you can't be here to enjoy your little great-granddaughter and great-grandson.
The Sun (2018)
Then he says he must dash to watch his great-grandson play football.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
One recent addition to their family is a great-great-grandson.