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grey

   [grey] adjective, -er, -est, noun, verb (used with object), verb (used without object)
gray1.
Related forms
grey·ly, adverb
grey·ness, noun
un·greyed, adjective
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grey or gray (ɡreɪ)
 
—adj
1.  of a neutral tone, intermediate between black and white, that has no hue and reflects and transmits only a little light
2.  greyish in colour or having parts or marks that are greyish
3.  dismal or dark, esp from lack of light; gloomy
4.  neutral or dull, esp in character or opinion
5.  having grey hair
6.  of or relating to people of middle age or above: grey power
7.  ancient; venerable
8.  (of textiles) natural, unbleached, undyed, and untreated
 
—n
9.  any of a group of grey tones
10.  grey cloth or clothing: dressed in grey
11.  an animal, esp a horse, that is grey or whitish
 
—vb
12.  to become or make grey
 
[Old English grǣg; related to Old High German grāo, Old Norse grar]
 
gray or gray
 
—adj
 
—n
 
—vb
 
[Old English grǣg; related to Old High German grāo, Old Norse grar]
 
'greyish or gray
 
—adj
 
'grayish or gray
 
—adj
 
'greyly or gray
 
—adv
 
'grayly or gray
 
—adv
 
'greyness or gray
 
—n
 
'grayness or gray
 
—n

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grey
see gray.
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