Grange

Pronunciation: /ɡreɪndʒ/

Definitions of grange

noun a farmhouse with outbuildings and land attached

Example Sentences

A1 The grange was a peaceful place where farmers gathered to discuss their crops.

A2 The old grange had been converted into a community center for local events.

B1 The historic grange building was preserved as a reminder of the area's agricultural past.

B2 The grange was a hub of activity, hosting farmers markets and social gatherings.

C1 The grange served as a meeting place for agricultural cooperatives to discuss industry issues.

C2 The renovated grange now housed a museum showcasing the region's farming heritage.

Examples of grange in a Sentence

formal The historic grange was meticulously restored to its original grandeur.

informal Let's head over to the grange for the community barbecue this weekend.

slang The grange is the perfect spot for a chill hangout with friends.

figurative The grange of knowledge is vast and ever-expanding.

Grammatical Forms of grange

• past tense: granged
• plural: granges
• comparative: more grange
• superlative: most grange
• present tense: granges
• future tense: will grange
• perfect tense: have granged
• continuous tense: is granging
• singular: grange
• positive degree: grange
• infinitive: to grange
• gerund: granging
• participle: granged

Origin and Evolution of grange

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'grange' originated from the Old French word 'grange' meaning a barn or farm building.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'grange' evolved to refer to a farmhouse with outbuildings, and eventually to denote a rural estate or farm operated by a monastic order or religious community.