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griff

Pronunciation: /ɡɹɪf/

The English word “griff” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. griffin, (white) newcomer
  2. grasp; reach
  3. An arrangement of parallel bars for lifting the hooked wires which raise the warp threads in a loom for weaving figured goods.
  4. marijuana.

Etymology

Shortened from earlier griffin.

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