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gril
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gril, a. [OE. gril harsh; akin to G. grell offending the ear or eye, shrill, dazzling, MHG. grel angry; cf. AS. gallan to provoke.].
Harsh; hard; severe; stern; rough. Rom. of R. [1913 Webster]
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