n. A low, moaning sound; usually, a deep, mournful sound uttered in pain or great distress; sometimes, an expression of strong disapprobation;
Such groans of roaring wind and rain. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
The wretched animal heaved forth such groans. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. To affect by groans. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i.
For we . . . do groan, being burdened. 2 Cor. v. 4. [ 1913 Webster ]
He heard the groaning of the oak. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]
Nothing but holy, pure, and clear,
Or that which
a. Agonizing; sad. [ Obs. ] Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ LG. grōte, orig., great, that is, a great piece of coin, larger than other coins in former use. See Great. ]
n. pl. [ OE. grot, AS. grātan; akin to Icel. grautr porridge, and to E. gritt, grout. See Grout. ] Dried grain, as oats or wheat, hulled and broken or crushed; in high milling, cracked fragments of wheat larger than grits. [ 1913 Webster ]
Embden groats,
n. [ G., fr. grob rude. Cf. Gruff, a. ] A rude or clownish person; boor; lout. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
n. [ Formerly written grosser, orig., one who sells by the gross, or deals by wholesale, fr. F. grossier, marchand grossier, fr. gros large, great. See Gross. ] A trader who deals in foods such as meats, dairy products, produce, tea, sugar, spices, coffee, fruits, and various other commodities. [ 1913 Webster ]
Grocer's itch (Med.),
n.;
A deal box . . . to carry groceries in. Goldsmith. [ 1913 Webster ]
The shops at which the best families of the neighborhood bought grocery and millinery. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A black-coated