gree

gree
I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French gree, gré step, degree, from Latin gradus — more at grade Date: 14th century Scottish mastery, superiority II. verb (greed; greeing) Etymology: Middle English green, short for agreen Date: 14th century dialect agree

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  • gree — I. ˈgrē noun ( s) Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French gré, from Late Latin gratum, from neuter of Latin gratus pleasing, thankful more at grace archaic …   Useful english dictionary

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