English word origin

Etymology of gro

Shortening of gross (adjective), perhaps via grody.

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Source etymology 1

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adj

Disgusting, unpleasant; gross.

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

Shortening of gross (adjective), perhaps via grody.

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Source etymology 2

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num

The cardinal number occurring after el do el (↋↋) and before gro one (101) in a duodecimal system. Written 100, decimal value 144.

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

Shortening of gross (noun).

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Source etymology 3

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noun

Abbreviation of grove.

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

Shortening of grove.

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