† ˈgrindel, a. Obs.
In 4 gryndel.
[Of unknown origin; cf. ON. grimd fierceness, f. grimm-r grim a.]
Fierce; angry.
| 13.. E.E. Allit. P. C. 524 Be noȝt so gryndel god man, bot go forth þy wayes. 13.. Gaw. & Gr. Knt. 2338 Bolde burne, on þis bent be not so gryndel. |
Hence † ˈgrindellaik [see -laik], fierceness, anger; † ˈgrindelly adv., in a fierce manner.
| 13.. Gaw. & Gr. Knt. 312 Your gryndel-layk, & your greme, & your grete wordes. Ibid. 2299 Ful gryndelly with greme þenne sayde. |