v. Obs. rare–1. [f. A- pref. 1 intens. + gruw, GRUE to shudder. Cf. Ger. ergrauen.] To cause to shudder, horrify; impers. to abhor.
a. 1230. Ancr. R., 92. Ȝe schulen biholden sumetime touward te pine of helle, þet ou agruwie [printed agrupie] aȝean ham.
