greaves noun pl. [gri:vz] Also graves
[greɪvz].
E17.[Low German greven pl. (whence also Danish grever) corresp. to Old High German griubo, griobo (German Griebe refuse of lard or tallow), of unkn. origin: orig. a whaler's term.]The fibrous refuse of tallow, used as dog food, fish-bait, etc.
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