griff Meaning, Definition & Usage

Griff noun

Etymology

Cf. Gripe.

Definitions

1. Grasp; reach. Obs.

   A vein of gold ore within one spade's griff. Holland.

2. Cf. F. griffe, G. griff, prop., a grasping. (Weaving) An arrangement of parallel bars for lifting the hooked wires which raise the warp threads in a loom for weaving figured goods. Knight.