Griff (?), n. [Cf. Gripe.]
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.
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Griff, n.
A person of mixed blood.
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