Complaining or whining persistently, usually in a petulant or whimpering way; also can mean becoming gray or grizzled.
From Middle English griselen, meaning to complain. This distinct word evolved separately from the grizzly/gray family, showing how one spelling can have multiple origins.
This is a brilliant example of how English words can sound identical but come from completely different roots — a classic case of homonyms that confuse even native speakers!
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