Grim (?), a. [Compar.
Grimmer (-mer); superl. Grimmest (?).] [AS.
grim; akin to G. grimm, equiv. to G. & D.
grimmig, Dan. grim, grum, Sw. grym, Icel.
grimmr, G. gram grief, as adj., hostile; cf. Gr. ?, a
crushing sound, ? to neigh.] Of forbidding or fear-inspiring
aspect; fierce; stern; surly; cruel; frightful; horrible.
Whose grim aspect sets every joint a-
shaking.
Shak.
The ridges of grim war.
Milton.
Syn.-- Fierce; ferocious; furious; horrid; horrible;
frightful; ghastly; grisly; hideous; stern; sullen; sour.