Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Griffin-like.

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Examples

  • Now, in childhood Blanche had just one of those faces that might become very lovely in youth, and would yet quite justify the suspicion that it might become gryphonesque, witch-like, and grim.

    The Caxtons — Complete Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton 1838

  • Now, in childhood Blanche had just one of those faces that might become very lovely in youth, and would yet quite justify the suspicion that it might become gryphonesque, witch-like, and grim.

    The Caxtons — Volume 18 Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton 1838

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