Nan

¹

[ nan ]

noun

1. a word formerly used in communications to represent the letter N.
2. a female given name.

nan-

²

1. variant of nano- before a vowel:

   nanoid.

nan

/ næn; ˈnænə /

noun

1. a child's words for grandmother

Word History and Origins

Origin of Nan¹

see nanny ; compare Greek nanna aunt, Medieval Latin nonna old woman

Example Sentences

In preparation for my climb up Meall nan Tarmachan, on the banks of Loch Tay, I had successfully scaled another mountain the weekend before with no problems.

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Despite all my health problems since last summer, I have completed my first nine, including Meall nan Tarmachan second time around.

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A need for greater support was also something felt by Nan, again not her real name, who took on responsibility for five grandchildren after her daughter was jailed.

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Their four boys and one girl lived with Nan in her two-bedroom house for a period of two years.

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"I was in a panic constantly," Nan said.

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