grammar school

Definition

A school that teaches its pupils the grammar system of a European language, especially Latin and Greek.

Etymology

From Middle English gramere scole.

Example Sentences

• "The largest building at one end, now used as a church hall, was originally the village's one-roomed grammar school, also endowed by the Lumleys."
• "It is a world where grammar school is the only way up, but at the cost of subjugation to educational tyranny and eventual estrangement from the family that was once so "proud" of your achievements."
• "Bradshaw eulogises again about "considerable manufactures of woollen cloth", plus the "excellent grammar school, founded by Edward VI"."