Meaning of gridle | Babel Free
Definitions
To sing as a form of begging, especially to sing hymns badly with the aim of soliciting donations out of sympathy.
Examples
“He also gridled sacred hymns in the streets, and sung sporting songs in the alehouses.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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