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gripers

gripers is the plural of griper.

Meaning of griper

Noun

griper (plural gripers)

  1. One who gripes.
  2. (archaic) An oppressor or extortioner.
    • She did Accept of our intended Present, which (she said) manifested our Love and Loyalty; most graciously affirming, That She was never any greedy Griper, or fast Holder; and what We did present, She would not hoard up; but Our Eyes should see the Bestowing of it.1601 December 1, John Croke, speaking before Parliament, in Proceedings in the Commons, 1601, British History Online

Questions about gripers

What is gripers the plural of?
Gripers is the plural of griper.

Words near gripers in the dictionary

  1. gripe water
  2. gripe waters
  3. griped
  4. gripeful
  5. griper
  6. gripers
  7. gripes
  8. gripesite
  9. gripesites
  10. gripeth
  11. gripeworthy

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