I. ˈgirn intransitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English girnen, alteration of grinnen — more at grin
1. chiefly Scotland
a. : to show the teeth : grimace , snarl
b. : to whimper and whine : complain peevishly
2. chiefly Scotland : grin , sneer
II. noun
( -s )
1. chiefly Scotland
a. : a snarl of rage
b. : a whining peevish tone : whimper
2. chiefly Scotland : grimace , grin
III. noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English (Scots), alteration of Middle English grin — more at grin
chiefly Scotland : snare , noose , trap
IV. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
chiefly Scotland : snare , trap