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   Gripe, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Griped (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Griping.] [AS. gripan; akin to D. grijpen, G. greifen, OHG. grfan, Icel. gripa, Sw. gripe, Dan. gribe, Goth. greipan; cf. Lith. graibyti, Russ. grabite to plunder, Skr. grah, grabh, to seize.  Cf. Grip, v. t., Grope.]
   
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   1. To catch with the hand; to clasp closely with the fingers; to clutch.
   
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   2. To seize and hold fast; to embrace closely.
   
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   Wouldst thou gripe both gain and pleasure ? Robynson (More's Utopia).
   
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   3. To pinch; to distress. Specifically, to cause pinching and spasmodic pain to the bowels of, as by the effects of certain purgative or indigestible substances.
   
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   How inly sorrow gripes his soul. Shak.
   
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