granger

noun

grang·​er ˈgrān-jər How to pronounce granger (audio)
1
capitalized : a member of a Grange
2
chiefly Western US : farmer, homesteader

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of granger was in 1873

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Cite this Entry

“Granger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/granger. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

granger

noun
grang·​er ˈgrān-jər How to pronounce granger (audio)
: a member of a Grange

Biographical Definition

Granger

biographical name

Gran·​ger ˈgrān-jər How to pronounce Granger (audio)
Sir Clive W.J. 1934–2009 British economist

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