1593 in (1885) II. 85 Roberte Blomeley hath incroched vppon the Queenes hye waye in the Deanes~gate by makinge a grypyarde And A hedge.
1847 J. O. Halliwell I Grip-yard, a seat of green turf, supported by twisted boughs. North.
1882 J. H. Nodal & G. Milnar Grip-yard, Grip-yort, a platting of stakes and twisted boughs filled up with earth; generally made to confine a water-course, and occasionally to form artificial banks and seats in pleasure gardens.