Scots

Adverb

on grouf ‎(not comparable)

1. (Middle Scots, obsolete) face-down
2. (Middle Scots, obsolete, by extension) grieving
   • 15th century, Henryson, The Testament of Cresseid (361-362):

     Madame, your father biddis yow cum in hy: he hes merwell sa lang on grouf ye ly ..‎

     Madam, your father bids you come quickly: he marvels that you lay so long in grief ..

Derived terms

• agrouf
• on one's groof