greaves

[ greevz ]

noun(used with a singular or plural verb)

Origin of greaves

1
1605–15; <Low German greven; cognate with Old High German griubo,German Grieben

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British Dictionary definitions for greaves (1 of 2)

greaves

/ (ɡriːvz) /


pl n
  1. the residue left after the rendering of tallow

Origin of greaves

1
C17: from Low German greven; related to Old High German griubo

British Dictionary definitions for Greaves (2 of 2)

Greaves

/ (ɡriːvz) /


noun
  1. Jimmy. born 1940, English footballer and television commentator on the sport; played for a number of clubs including Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea; scored 44 goals in 57 matches for England (1959–67)

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