Meaning
To take hold (of), particularly with the hand.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
Verb from Middle English grippen, from Old English grippan, from a Proto-Germanic *gripjaną (compare Old High German gripfen); compare the related Old English grīpan, whence English gripe. See also grope, and the related Proto-Germanic *grīpaną. Noun from Middle English grippe, gripe, an amalgam of Old English gripe (“grasp, hold”) (cognate with German Griff) and Old English gripa (“handful”) (cognate with Swedish grepp).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles: