griper

Definition

One who gripes.

Etymology

From gripe + -er.

Example Sentences

• "She did Accept of our intended Present, which (she said) manifested our Love and Loyalty; most graciously affirming, That She was never any greedy Griper, or fast Holder; and what We did present, She would not hoard up; but Our Eyes should see the Bestowing of it."
• "[…] there wanted not those who condemned his pride and hypocrisy, knowing Pandulphus to be a most greedy griper, as appeared by his unconscionable oppression in the bishopric of Norwich, which was afterwards bestowed upon him."
• "When Southey's sackbut tunes the praise Of every Royal griper, Or any Minister, whose pipe Takes part in measures rotten ripe, While England pays the piper!"