griffes / griffs / grifts [grɪfs]
griffes – n. pl. of griffe – architect. spurs; claw-shaped ornaments at the angles of column square bases
griffs – n. – 1. a deep chasm, ravine; 2. an inexperience person newly arrived in India; 3. weaving – a frame with horizontal bars used in pattern weaving; 4. slang – reliable information
grifts – n. & v. – n. pl. of grift – profits obtained by dishonest means; v. 3rd pres. of grift – makes money by dishonest means