Griff

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• IPA^(key): /ɡɹɪf/

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• Rhymes: -ɪf

Griff

1. A male given name.

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

• IPA^(key): /ɡʁɪf/

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• Rhymes: -ɪf

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

1. grasp, reach (act of trying to grab)

   der Griff nach den Sternen ― (the act of) reaching for the stars

2. grip (act of holding something after having gripped it)
3. handle (part of a tool or fixture meant to be gripped)

   Türgriff ― door handle

4. (climbing) hold

• greifen
• Griffel
• Angriff
• Begriff

• → Polish: gryf

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Compare German Griff, English grip.

Griff m (plural Griffe)

1. grip
2. clip (of a horseshoe)