adjective/ɡʁɛl/
spindly, lanky
“intestin grêle” — small intestine
Inherited from Old French graisle, inherited from Latin gracilis (“slim”). Doublet of gracile.
/ɡʁɛl/
spindly, lanky
“intestin grêle” — small intestine
Inherited from Old French graisle, inherited from Latin gracilis (“slim”). Doublet of gracile.
hail
Deverbal from grêler; corresponds to Old French gresle. Ultimately of Frankish origin.