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graff

verb
\ ˈgraf, -ȧf\
-ed/-ing/-s

Definition of graff

 (Entry 1 of 4)

archaic
: graft entry 1

graff

noun (1)
\ "\
plural -s

Definition of graff (Entry 2 of 4)

archaic
: graft entry 2

graff

\ "\

Definition of graff (Entry 3 of 4)

dialectal British variant of

graff

noun
\ "\
plural -s

Definition of graff (Entry 4 of 4)

: a trench, ditch, fosse, or canal used in fortification especially as a moat

History and Etymology for graff

Verb

Middle English graffen, from Middle French grafier, from grafe, noun

Noun (1)

Middle English graffe, from Middle French grafe, from Medieval Latin graphium, from Latin, stylus, from Greek grapheion, from graphein to write; from the resemblance of the scion inserted at an angle in the tree to a stylus poised for writing

Noun

Dutch graaf, from Middle Dutch grave, from graven to dig; akin to Old High German graban to dig

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