Synonyms for grange


Grammar : Noun
Spell : greynj
Phonetic Transcription : greɪndʒ


Définition of grange

Origin :
  • "small farm," mid-15c.; mid-13c. in place names (and cf. granger), from Anglo-French graunge, Old French grange "barn, granary; farmstead, farm house" (12c.), from Medieval Latin or Vulgar Latin granica "barn or shed for keeping grain," from Latin granum "grain" (see corn (n.1)). Sense evolved to "outlying farm" (late 14c.), then "country house" (1550s). Meaning "local lodge of the Patrons of Husbandry" (a U.S. agricultural interest promotion organization) is from 1867.
  • noun farm
Example sentences :
  • Miss Grange, who had been kind to Sidney in her probation months, taught her the method.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • This rock, seen at a distance, seems to have the figure of a grange, or barn.
  • Extract from : « The History of Louisiana » by Le Page Du Pratz
  • Miss Buell had been active in the work of the Grange for 36 years.
  • Extract from : « The Farmer and His Community » by Dwight Sanderson
  • A subordinate Grange for example is a community organization.
  • Extract from : « The Farmer and His Community » by Dwight Sanderson
  • The Grange had on several occasions declared for woman suffrage.
  • Extract from : « The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV » by Various
  • She knew nobody in Grange Lane or the neighbourhood to whom he could belong.
  • Extract from : « The Doctor's Family » by Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant
  • Drake rode over to the Grange for breakfast, according to his promise.
  • Extract from : « Nell, of Shorne Mills » by Charles Garvice
  • "If you could only live at the Grange," she said, and Greta smiled.
  • Extract from : « Doctor Luttrell's First Patient » by Rosa Nouchette Carey
  • And even Olivia allowed that the Grange had not disappointed her.
  • Extract from : « Doctor Luttrell's First Patient » by Rosa Nouchette Carey
  • Have they shut the Grange up, or is there still some one living there?
  • Extract from : « The Grell Mystery » by Frank Froest

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