"greking" meaning in English

See greking in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: Apparently derived from Old Norse grýja (“dawn”); but compare Dutch krieken. Etymology templates: {{der|en|non|grýja||dawn}} Old Norse grýja (“dawn”), {{m|nl|krieken}} krieken Head templates: {{en-noun|!}} greking (plural not attested)
  1. (obsolete) The break (of day); dawn. Tags: no-plural, obsolete
    Sense id: en-greking-en-noun-MoZEjOQ6 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English nouns with unattested plurals

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