v. Obs. rare. [f. A- pref. 1 intensive + GRILL.] To provoke, annoy, grieve.

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a. 1250.  Owl & Night., 1108. Ne dar me never eft mon a-grulle.

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c. 1380.  Sir Ferumb., 2195. For þat torn or þat a gon; ful sore him schal a-grille.

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