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What's The Definition Of Griff?Synonyms | Synonyms for Griff: Related Terms | Find terms related to Griff: See Also | Griff In Webster's Dictionary \Griff\, n. [Cf. {Gripe}.]
1. Grasp; reach. [Obs.]
A vein of gold ore within one spade's griff.
--Holland.
2. [Cf. F. griffe, G. griff, prop., a grasping.] (Weaving) An
arrangement of parallel bars for lifting the hooked wires
which raise the warp threads in a loom for weaving figured
goods. --Knight.
\Griff\, n. A person of mixed blood. |
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