greve in Middle English

IPA: /ˈɡrɛ̝ːv(ə)/ Forms: greves [plural], grefe [alternative] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: From Old English grǣfa, grǣfe. Etymology templates: {{inh|enm|ang|grǣfa}} Old English grǣfa Head templates: {{head|enm|noun|g=|g2=|g3=|head=|sort=}} greve, {{enm-noun}} greve (plural greves)

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      ]
    },
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        "thicket, copse, bush; shrubbery, undergrowth"
      ],
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          "thicket"
        ],
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          "copse",
          "copse"
        ],
        [
          "bush",
          "bush"
        ],
        [
          "shrubbery",
          "shrubbery"
        ],
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          "undergrowth",
          "undergrowth"
        ]
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        "grove, wood"
      ],
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        [
          "grove",
          "grove"
        ],
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          "wood",
          "wood"
        ]
      ]
    }
  ],
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    {
      "ipa": "/ˈɡrɛ̝ːv(ə)/"
    }
  ],
  "word": "greve"
}

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    },
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        ],
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          "bush",
          "bush"
        ],
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          "shrubbery",
          "shrubbery"
        ],
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          "undergrowth",
          "undergrowth"
        ]
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      "ipa": "/ˈɡrɛ̝ːv(ə)/"
    }
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"greve" meaning in Middle English

Noun