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greaves (iou)



greaves noun pl. . E17.
[Low German greven pl. (whence also Danish grever) corresp. to Old High German griubo, griobo (German Griebe refuse of lard or tallow), of unkn. origin: orig. a whaler's term.]
The fibrous refuse of tallow, used as dog food, fish-bait, etc.