n. [ Amer. Sp., fr. Sp. gringo gibberish; cf. griego Greek, F. grigou wretch. ] Among Spanish Americans, a foreigner, especially an American or sometimes an Englishman; -- often used disparagingly or as a term of reproach. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
n. One who puts rings into the snouts of hogs. [ 1913 Webster ]