greycing

noun

greycing

noun

/ˈɡɹeɪsɪŋ/

Etymology Blend of greyhound + racing.

1

Archaic, Informal Greyhound racing.

  • Shorter working hours, the modern semi-detached house, cinema, television, motor-coach tours, greycing, the pools, all these he desires.1955, Federation News - General Federation of Trade Unions (page N-10)
  • The greyhound was formerly used in the chase, but is now mainly associated with greyhound racing, or 'greycing'.2006, Dictionary of Pub Names, page 174:

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