Griff

== English == === Etymology === (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.) === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ɡɹɪf/ Rhymes: -ɪf === Proper noun === Griff A male given name. == German == === Etymology === From Middle High German grif, from Old High German grif, from Proto-West Germanic *gripi, from Proto-Germanic *gripiz. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ɡʁɪf/ Rhymes: -ɪf === Noun === Griff m (strong, genitive Griffes or Griffs, plural Griffe) grasp, reach (act of trying to grab) der Griff nach den Sternen ― (the act of) reaching for the stars grip (act of holding something after having gripped it) handle (part of a tool or fixture meant to be gripped) Türgriff ― door handle (climbing) hold ==== Declension ==== ==== Hyponyms ==== ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== greifen Griffel Angriff Begriff ==== Descendants ==== → Polish: gryf === Further reading === “Griff” in Duden online “Griff” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache == Pennsylvania German == === Etymology === Compare German Griff, English grip. === Noun === Griff m (plural Griffe) grip clip (of a horseshoe)