Griff

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ɡɹɪf/
  • Audio (AU)(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɪf

Proper noun[edit]

Griff

  1. A male given name.

German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle High German grif, from Old High German grif, from Proto-Germanic *gripiz.

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

Griff m (strong, genitive Griffes or Griffs, plural Griffe)

  1. grip, grasp; (figuratively) reach
    der Griff nach den Sternen ― (please add an English translation of this usage example)
  2. handle
    Türgriff ― door handle

Declension[edit]

Declension of Griff [masculine, strong]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Griff die Griffe
genitive eines des Griffes, Griffs der Griffe
dative einem dem Griff, Griffe1 den Griffen
accusative einen den Griff die Griffe

1Now rare, see notes.

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Descendants[edit]

  • → Polish: gryf

Further reading[edit]

  • “Griff” in Duden online
  • “Griff” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache

Pennsylvania German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Compare German Griff, English grip.

Noun[edit]

Griff m (plural Griffe)

  1. grip
  2. clip (of a horseshoe)
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