† grifhoundObs. Also gref-. [app. a var. of grewhound; cf. the current pronunciation of lieutenant (lɪfˈtɛnənt).] A greyhound. 13..K. Alis. 5284 In a cheyne of golde tweie grifhoundes.1422tr.Secreta Secret., Priv. Priv. (E.E.T.S.) 174 Scipion hym chased as a grefhound dothe the Fox.