grote: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Obsolete / HistoricalArchaic / Literary / Historical
Quick answer
What does “grote” mean?
A Middle English or archaic term meaning 'to weep' or 'to cry'.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A Middle English or archaic term meaning 'to weep' or 'to cry'.
This obsolete verb primarily described the act of weeping or shedding tears. It is not used in contemporary English except in historical or poetic contexts referring to medieval literature.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No contemporary differences; the word is equally obsolete in both varieties.
Connotations
Historical, melancholic, poetic.
Frequency
Never used in modern speech or writing outside of historical quotation or specialized academic discussion.
Grammar
How to Use “grote” in a Sentence
[Subject] + grot + (for/with + noun phrase)Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “grote” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The maiden grote all night for her lost love.
- He grote sorely in the old poem.
American English
- The knight grote for his fallen comrades.
- In the tale, she grote with despair.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not applicable.
Academic
Used only in historical linguistics or medieval literature studies.
Everyday
Never used.
Technical
Not applicable outside philology.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “grote”
- Using it in modern conversation.
- Confusing it with 'great' or 'groat' (a coin).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is an obsolete Middle English verb meaning 'wept'.
Only if you are quoting or analysing medieval literature; otherwise, use modern 'wept'.
'Grote' is the past tense of the obsolete 'greet' (to weep). Modern 'greet' (to say hello) is a different word from Old English 'grētan'.
In texts like 'The Canterbury Tales' by Geoffrey Chaucer or Middle English poetry.
A Middle English or archaic term meaning 'to weep' or 'to cry'.
Grote is usually archaic / literary / historical in register.
Grote: in British English it is pronounced /ɡroʊt/, and in American English it is pronounced /ɡroʊt/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “'grote his/her fill' (wept until satisfied)”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'The knight GROT(E) after the battle' rhymes with 'wrote', linking to old tales being written (wrote) about tears.
Conceptual Metaphor
SADNESS IS A FLUID (TEARS) IN A CONTAINER (THE BODY) - 'He grot his eyes out.'
Practice
Quiz
What is the meaning of 'grote' in a medieval text?