Griff

See also: griff

German

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɡʀɪf/

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• Rhymes: -ɪf

Noun

Griff m (genitive Griffs or Griffes, plural Griffe)

1. grip
2. handle

Derived terms

• im Griff haben
• in den Griff bekommen
• griffig
• Fehlgriff
• Handgriff
• Koffergriff
• Türgriff
• Übergriff

Related terms

• greifen
• Angriff
• Begriff

Descendants

• Polish: gryf

Further reading

• “Griff” in Duden online

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Pennsylvania German

Etymology

Compare German Griff, English grip.

Noun

Griff m (plural Griffe)

1. grip
2. clip (of a horseshoe)