graindre

Old French

Etymology

Inherited from Latin grandior (a nominative form).

Adjective

graindre (nominative singular of graignor)

1. comparative degree of grant ("bigger").
2. superlative degree of grant ("biggest").
   • circa 1181, Chrétien de Troyes, Cligès,

     La graindre joie fu la tierce

     The biggest joy was the third one