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grippe
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The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Influenza \In`flu*en"za\, n. [It. influenza influence, an epidemic formerly attributed by astrologers to the influence of the heavenly bodies, influenza. See Influence .] (Med.) An epidemic viral infectious disease characterized by acute nasal catarrh, ...
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1776, probably from French grippe "influenza," originally "seizure," verbal noun from gripper "to grasp, hook," of Frankish origin, from Proto-Germanic *gripanan (see grip (v.), gripe ). Supposedly in reference to constriction of the throat felt by sufferers; ...
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
Grippe is the debut album by post-hardcore band, Jawbox . It was released in May 1991 on Dischord Records . Recorded throughout the year of 1990, Jawbox's first effort was generally brushed off by critics as a sloppy but promising debut. According to Allmusic ...
Usage examples of grippe.
Monsieur Muntz or his alleged wife, allegedly bedridden with the grippe, is deafened, absolutely deafened, and I hope in agony.
That is why Madame Muntz has the grippe and takes all her meals in bed and why Monsieur Muntz has to be constantly at her side instead of enjoying the sunshine and the gambling of this delightful resort.
But when I step into Good Time Charley's on the afternoon in question, I am feeling as if maybe I have a touch of grippe coming on, and Good Time Charley tells me that there is nothing in this world as good for a touch of grippe as rock candy and rye whiskey, as it assassinates the germs at once.
I wished my mama coulda been there, cause she'd of hepped me, but she back at home in bed with the grippe.
Two of them old unkillables and Talley the only repple with too little experience-and a shame Fielding has la grippe or whatever it is.
He paid his rent money promptly, and even offered medical advice during the bouts of grippe that plagued me throughout the winters of '73 and '74.
He paid his rent money promptly, and even offered medical advice during the bouts of grippe that plagued me throughout the winters of ’.