Griff
See also: griff
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Etymology edit
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Proper noun edit
Griff
- A male given name.
German edit
Etymology edit
From Middle High German grif, from Old High German grif, from Proto-Germanic *gripiz.
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Noun edit
Griff m (strong, genitive Griffes or Griffs, plural Griffe)
- grip, grasp; (figuratively) reach
- der Griff nach den Sternen ― (please add an English translation of this usage example)
- handle
- Türgriff ― door handle
Declension edit
Declension of Griff [masculine, strong]
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Descendants edit
- → Polish: gryf
Further reading edit
Pennsylvania German edit
Etymology edit
Compare German Griff, English grip.
Noun edit
Griff m (plural Griffe)