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Adventures in Etymology – Gracefully Pleasing

Adventures in Etymology – Gracefully Pleasing19. Sept.2 Min.

In this Adventure in Etymology we uncover the gratefully pleasing roots of the word grace. As a noun grace [ɡɹeɪs] can mean: Charming, pleasing qualities. A short prayer of thanks before or after a meal. Elegant movement; elegance of movement; balance or poise. Favor, sanction or beneficence. As a verb to grace can mean: To […]