"greking" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Apparently derived from Old Norse grýja (“dawn”); but compare Dutch krieken. Etymology templates: {{der|en|non|grýja||dawn}} Old Norse grýja (“dawn”) Head templates: {{en-noun|!}} greking (plural not attested)
  1. (obsolete) The break (of day); dawn. Tags: no-plural, obsolete
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