greyhen

[ grey-hen ]

noun

, British.

1. the female of the black grouse.

greyhen

/ ˈɡreɪˌhɛn /

noun

1. the female of the black grouse Compare blackcock

Word History and Origins

Origin of greyhen¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; grey, hen

Example Sentences

For the poults had been rather troublesome that morning, and the Greyhen's temper was a little upset in consequence.

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"Bless your kind heart, and good-day to your ladyship," answered the Greyhen.

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