girn

¹

[ gurn ]

verb (used with or without object)

, Scot.

1. grin ¹.

girn

²

[ gurn ]

noun

, Scot.

1. grin ².

girn

/ ɡɜːn; ɡərn /

verb

1. to snarl
2. to grimace; pull grotesque faces
3. to complain fretfully or peevishly

Word History and Origins

Origin of girn¹

C14: a variant of grin

Example Sentences

Rimpi Girn, a relative of two of the victims, Jasvinder Kaur and Amarjit Sekhon, spoke about how the tragic burden of gun violence is shared by marginalized people across the United States.

From Washington Post

Calling for stricter gun enforcement, Girn said the violence will cease only after lawmakers take action.

From Washington Post

Ms. Girn said, and had two sons, ages 14 and 19.

From New York Times

“We can’t even think of what to tell him,” Ms. Girn said of the younger son.

From New York Times

Ms. Girn also knew Jasvinder Kaur, another victim, had planned to make her famous yogurt this weekend for a family birthday party.

From New York Times