Greenlander, an inexperienced person, a spoon. Sometimes an Irishman.
Greenwich goose, a pensioner of the Naval Hospital.
Griddler, a person who sings in the streets without a printed copy of the words.—Seven Dials.
Gridiron, a County Court summons. Originally a summons to the Court of Westminster only; from the GRIDIRON arms. The Grafton Club is nearly always known as the GRID or GRIDIRON, that instrument being brought into requisition whenever possible in the cuisine.
Gridiron and dough boys, the flag of the United States, in allusion to the stars and stripes.—Sea.
Grief, “to come to GRIEF,” to meet with an accident, to be ruined.
Griffin, in India, a newly-arrived cadet; general for an inexperienced youngster.
Grind, “to take a GRIND,” i.e., a walk, or constitutional. The daily grind is a term representing employment containing much routine. At Oxford college sports are called sometimes the GRIND.
Grind, to work up for an examination, to cram by oneself, or with a private tutor.