grice

[grahys]

Origin:
1175–1225; Middle English gris < Old Norse grīss pig

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Grice

[grahys]
noun
H(erbert) Paul, 1913–88, English philosopher.
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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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grice (ˈɡraɪs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  (intr) (of a railway enthusiast) to collect objects or visit places connected with trains and railways
 
n
2.  an object collected or place visited by a railway enthusiast
 
[C20: origin obscure]
 
'gricer
 
n
 
'gricing
 
n

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Grice, meanwhile, had walked up the east side of the street until he encountered the lawmen.
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