Middle English Dictionary Entry

grọ̄v(e n.(2)
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Entry Info

Forms grọ̄v(e n.(2) Also grofe, groffe.
Etymology ON; cp. OI grōf.

Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)

1.
A cave, a pit; ~ met, ?a system of measuring coal in mining; also, in place names [see Smith PNElem. 1.210]
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