GRIFFS

Noun

griffs

plural of griff

Source: Wiktionary


GRIFF

Griff, n. Etym: [Cf. Gripe.]

1. Grasp; reach. [Obs.] A vein of gold ore within one spade's griff. Holland.

2. Etym: [Cf. F. griffe, G. griff, prop., a grasping.] (Weaving)

Definition: An arrangement of parallel bars for lifting the hooked wires which raise the warp threads in a loom for weaving figured goods. Knight.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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