grice

[ grahys ]

/ graɪs /

noun Chiefly Scot.

a pig, especially a young or suckling pig.

Nearby words

Origin of grice

1175–1225; Middle English gris < Old Norse grīss pig

Grice

[ grahys ]

/ graɪs /

noun

H(erbert) Paul,1913–88, English philosopher.

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Examples from the Web for grice

"I know it looks pretty bad, Mr. Grice," she admitted, almost humbly.
The Root of All Evil|J. S. Fletcher
When he came to the farm Mr. Grice was resolved to take nothing less than the whole sum that he had with him.
The Stokesley Secret|Charlotte M. Yonge
Grice carved himself some more cold beef, and as he seemed to be considering her proposal, Jeckie resumed her arguments.
The Root of All Evil|J. S. Fletcher
Here all was dark, but Grice had keys with him and led the way.
An Annapolis First Classman|Lt.Com Edward L. Beach

I'll see to every penny that comes in and goes out; and you mark my words, Mr. Grice, I can make that farm pay!
The Root of All Evil|J. S. Fletcher

British Dictionary definitions for grice

grice

/ (ˈɡraɪs) /

verb

(intr) (of a railway enthusiast) to collect objects or visit places connected with trains and railways

noun

an object collected or place visited by a railway enthusiast

Derived Formsgricer, noungricing, noun

Word Origin for grice

C20: origin obscure

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