grinagogn.
/ˈɡrɪnəɡɒɡ/ Now dialect.
One who is always grinning.
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the mind > emotion > pleasure > smiling > [noun] > one who smiles > one who grins
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grinagog1565
1565 J. Calfhill Aunswere Treat. Crosse f. 45 Many of the diuels children, grinagods and such other.
1785 F. Grose Classical Dict. Vulgar Tongue Grinagog, the cat's unkle, a foolish grinning fellow, one who grins without reason.
1900 N.E.D. at Grinagog Mod. (Birmingham) Stop your silly laughing, you grinagog!
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n.1565- training area
- training bank
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- training centre
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- training college
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- training credit
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- training dinner
- training exercise
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- training field
- training film
- training flight
- training groom
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