griffe
1the offspring of a Black person and a mulatto.
a person of mixed Black and American Indian ancestry.
a mulatto, especially a woman.
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Other definitions for griffe (2 of 2)
an ornament at the base of a column, projecting from the torus toward a corner of the plinth.
Origin of griffe
2- Also called spur.
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How to use griffe in a sentence
The nurse, a comfortable looking griffe woman in white apron and cap, was urging her to return to her bedroom.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories | Kate ChopinI longed to interpose with a warning word, for in the handwriting I recognized the griffe of the fatal Delilah.
Guy Livingstone; | George A. LawrenceMonsieur only goes away to wait upon the griffe, his master, when he wants more work; his griffe is a slop tailor.
A Tramp's Wallet | William DuthieThere was a flash of light, and I saw a great griffe standing there, looking at me curiously.
Latitude 19 degree | Mrs. Schuyler CrowninshieldBut the griffe rudely jerked me to my feet again, and told me, I suppose, that I was to accompany him.
Latitude 19 degree | Mrs. Schuyler Crowninshield
British Dictionary definitions for griffe
/ (ɡrɪf) /
architect a carved ornament at the base of a column, often in the form of a claw
Origin of griffe
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