Dictionary - Definition of AS MERRY AS A GRIG


Part of Speech	Definition
Expression	1. [etymology uncertain], a saying supposed by some to be a corruption of ``As merry as a Greek; '' by others, to be an allusion to the cricket.[Websters].
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)		Top


Part of Speech	Definition
Expression	1. [etymology uncertain], a saying supposed by some to be a corruption of ``As merry as a Greek; '' by others, to be an allusion to the cricket.[Websters].
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)		Top

Common Expressions: AS MERRY AS A GRIG

Expressions	Definition
As merry as a grig	[etymology uncertain], a saying supposed by some to be a corruption of ``As merry as a Greek; '' by others, to be an allusion to the cricket. Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary.
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.		Top