Griselda

American  

[gri-zel-duh] / grɪˈzɛl də /

noun

1. a woman of exemplary meekness and patience.

2. a female given name: from a Germanic word meaning “gray battle.”

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Etymology

Origin of Griselda

Griselda ( def. 1 ) after a character in a tale of the same name in Boccaccio's Decameron

Example Sentences

All three titles “have a high production value and are familiar stories” — as “Griselda” was based on a true story, “Wednesday” builds off the IP of “The Addams Family” and “The Last of Us” is based on a video game.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite the lack of Latino representation, Netflix’s narco-drama starring Sofia Vergara, “Griselda,” was the fifth-most-streamed television of 2024.

From Los Angeles Times

Griselda Roca scored on a 45-yard reception on the Pioneers’ second play from scrimmage, picked off a pass late in the first half and knocked the ball away from San Fernando receiver Cami Bermudez at the goal line on fourth down to preserve the Pioneers’ lead with 9:09 left.

From Los Angeles Times

The Los Angeles show will feature a guest performance from Buffalo-bred Griselda Records rapper Westside Gunn, whom Badu says is “a great influence” for her and a friend.

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The Emmy-nominated “Modern Family” and “Griselda” star decided to pull out of her awards commitments on Sunday to receive treatment for an allergic reaction.

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