greking

English

Etymology

Apparently derived from Old Norse grýja (“dawn”); but compare Dutch krieken.

Noun

greking (plural not attested)

1. (obsolete) The break (of day); dawn.
   • 1485, Sir Thomas Malory, Le Morte Darthur, Book V:

     And in the grekynge of the day Sir Gawayne hente his hors wondyrs for to seke.