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English word origin

Etymology of gry

From Middle English gryen (“to shudder, shake, or convulse”). Compare grue.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
noun

A fit of ague.

verb

To have a slight bout or fit of ague (chills or shaking due to cold or fever).

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Middle English gryen (“to shudder, shake, or convulse”). Compare grue.

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  • Inherited-form mentiongryenenm · to shudder, shake, or convulse
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Source etymology 3

Original entry ↗
adj

Abbreviation of grey or gray (color).

noun

Abbreviation of gray or grey (color).

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Abbreviation of gray.

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