Nothing but holy, pure, and clear, Or that which groaneth to be so.
Herbert.
Groan, v. t. To affect by groans.
Groan, n. A low, moaning sound; usually, a deep, mournful sound uttered
in pain or great distress; sometimes, an expression of strong
disapprobation; as, the remark was received with groans.
Such groans of roaring wind and rain.
Shak.
The wretched animal heaved forth such groans.
Shak.
Groan"ful (?), a. Agonizing; sad. [Obs.] Spenser.
Groat (?), n. [LG. grte, orig., great, that is, a great piece of coin,
larger than other coins in former use. See Great.] 1. An old English
silver coin, equal to four pence.