great-grandniece

[ greyt-gran-nees, -grand- ]

noun

1. a granddaughter of one's nephew or niece.

Word History and Origins

Origin of great-grandniece¹

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

A few days ago a great-grandniece was sent to me, a child under ten years old, that has no other relative.

From Project Gutenberg

Perhaps I could persuade them that the great-grandniece of Cassius Cato would be a deserving object of their consideration.

From Project Gutenberg

He could not offer to do so till he came back from his great-grandniece Constance's wedding at Cowcester.

From Project Gutenberg