Question 1

What is the definition of the French word "griffe"?

Accepted Answer

First person singular present indicative of griffer.
Third person singular present indicative of griffer.
First person singular present subjunctive of griffer.
Third person singular present subjunctive of griffer.
Second person singular imperative of griffer.

Question 2

Where does the French word "griffe" come from?

Accepted Answer

Either a deverbal from griffer, or a borrowing from Old High German grif (action of seizing), from the verb grifan ("seize"), which gave German griff (verb greifen - preterite griff - seize) and Dutch grijpen ("take").

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