grace

Middle English

/ˈɡraːtsə/, /ˈɡraːs(ə)/

noun
Definitions
  • Various (Christian) theological meanings, usually as an attribute of God:
  • luck, destiny (especially positive or beneficial)
  • niceness, esteem, positive demeanour
  • beneficence, goodwill, good intentions
  • gracefulness, elegance; aptness, competence.
  • A present; a helpful or kind act.
  • relief, relenting, forgiveness
  • A prayer, especially one preceding a meal.
  • (rare) repute, credit
  • (rare) misfortune, misadventure, doom
  • (rare) unfairness, partisanship

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French grace derived from Latin grātia (favour, kindness, favor, esteem).

Origin

Latin

grātia

Gloss

favour, kindness, favor, esteem

Concept
Semantic Field

Emotions and values

Ontological Category

Property

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