griff

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Griff \Griff\, n. [Cf. {Gripe}.]
   1. Grasp; reach. [Obs.]
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            A vein of gold ore within one spade's griff.
                                                  --Holland.
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   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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from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Griff \Griff\, n.
   A person of mixed blood.
   [Webster 1913 Suppl.]