▪ I. † ˈgrisping, vbl. n.1 Obs.
[Contracted form of gristbiting.]
Gnashing the teeth.
| 13.. E.E. Allit. P. B. 159 Depe in my doungoun þer doel euer dwellez, Greuing, & gretyng, & gryspyng harde of teþe. |
▪ II. † ˈgrisping, vbl. n.2 Obs.
[Cf. grasp n. 4, gropsing and dial. grapslin.]
Twilight (morning or evening).
| 1580 Lyly Euphues (Arb.) 233 In the grisping of the euening. 1581 H. Goldwell Brief Decl. Shews, Devices, etc. B v, Rising according to his maner to walke in the mosse in the grisping of the day. |