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greaves

[ greevz ]

noun

, (used with a singular or plural verb)

greaves

1

/ ɡriːvz /

plural noun

  1. the residue left after the rendering of tallow

Greaves

2

/ ɡriːvz /

noun

  1. GreavesJimmy1940MEnglishSPORT AND GAMES: footballerFILMS AND TV: television commentator Jimmy. born 1940, English footballer and television commentator on the sport; played for a number of clubs including Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea; scored 44 goals in 57 matches for England (1959–67)

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Word History and Origins

Origin of greaves1

1605–15; < Low German greven; cognate with Old High German griubo, German Grieben

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Word History and Origins

Origin of greaves1

C17: from Low German greven; related to Old High German griubo

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