Griff

See also: griff

German

Etymology

From Middle High German grif, from Old High German grif, from Proto-Germanic *gripiz.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɡʀɪf/
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  • Rhymes: -ɪf

Noun

Griff m (genitive Griffs or Griffes, plural Griffe)

  1. grip
  2. handle

Declension
Declension of Griff
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Griff die Griffe
genitive eines des Griffes,
Griffs		 der Griffe
dative einem dem Griff,
Griffe1		 den Griffen
accusative einen den Griff die Griffe
1Now uncommon, see notes

Derived terms

Descendants

Further reading

Pennsylvania German

Etymology

Compare German Griff, English grip.

Noun

Griff m (plural Griffe)

  1. grip
  2. clip (of a horseshoe)
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