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▪ 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...
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† ˈgropsing Obs. [Cf. grasp n. 4 and grisping.] Twilight.1606 in Wilts Archæol. Mag. XXII. 227 Both came unto the sayd Tryvatts howse in the gropsing of the yevening.
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▪ I. grasp, n. (grɑːsp, -æ-) Also 6–7 graspe. [f. the vb.] 1. That which is fitted to grasp or clutch, or to be grasped or clutched; the fluke of an anchor, a handle. Now only Naut. the handle of an oar.1561 Eden Arte Nauig. A iij b, The Thirreni founde the vse of the anker of one graspe or flooke. ...
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