† aˈgruw,v.Obs.rare—1. [f. a- prefix 1 intens. + gruw, grue to shudder. Cf.Ger.ergrauen.] To cause to shudder, horrify; impers. to abhor. c1230Ancr. R. 92 Ȝe schulen biholden sumetime touward te pine of helle, þet ou agruwie [printed agrupie] aȝean ham.