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groane

groane is the obsolete spelling of groan.

Meaning of groan

Noun

groan (plural groans)

  1. A low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief.
    • let out a groan
  2. A low, guttural sound uttered in frustration, disapproval, or ecstasy.
  3. A low creaking sound from applied pressure or weight.

See all 6 meanings of groan

Forms of groane

pluralgroanes

Questions about groane

What is groane the obsolete spelling of?
Groane is the obsolete spelling of groan.

Words near groane in the dictionary

  1. Groahs
  2. groak
  3. groan
  4. groan tube
  5. groan tubes
  6. groane
  7. groaned
  8. groaner
  9. groaners
  10. groanes
  11. groanest

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