noun
Griselda
noun
1
A woman regarded as remarkably patient and uncomplaining, especially in the face of mistreatment — from the legendary figure of the same name.
"Her coworkers joked that she was a real Griselda for putting up with the chaos without complaint."
"The character is written as a modern Griselda, enduring hardship without a word of protest."
How to Use Griselda
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA byword for extreme patience and endurance, drawn from an old folk tale.
Word Forms
Griseldas plural
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Etymology
From the medieval story of patient Griselda, a noblewoman tested by her husband's cruelty; the name likely combines Germanic roots suggesting "grey" and "battle."