grindle
[ grin-dl ]
noun
Origin of grindle
11700–10, Americanism;<German Gründel, diminutive of Grund ground, bottom
Words Nearby grindle
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How to use grindle in a sentence
The name would have a parallel in the Modern English grindle, grundel, German grundel, a fish haunting the bottom of the water.
Beowulf | R. W. ChambersI have talked with Dr. grindle this morning, and he encouraged me to believe that Roy would come through all right.
The New Boys at Oakdale | Morgan ScottAfter which he hastily told Cooper what they had learned from Dr. grindle.
The New Boys at Oakdale | Morgan ScottFrom it, probably, is derived the surname grindle, Grindall (Bardsley).
Beowulf | R. W. ChambersHaving reduced Mrs. grindle to affableness, Mr. Lovely turned his smile towards the Beau.
The Passionate Elopement | Compton Mackenzie
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