Middle English word grace comes from Latin ago, Proto-Indo-European *gʷr̥H-
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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ago | Latin (lat) | (of offerings) I slay, kill (as a sacrifice). (of plants) I put forth, sprout, extend. (of time) I pass, spend. I accomplish, manage, achieve. I chase, pursue. I discuss, plead, deliberate. I do, act, make, behave. I drive at, pursue (a course of action). I drive, conduct. I guide, govern, administer. I perform, transact. I push, move, impel. I rob, steal, plunder, carry off. I stir up, [...] |
*gʷr̥H- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
gratias agere | Latin (lat) | |
grace | Old French (fro) | Grace; favor. Grace; gracefulness; elegance. |
grace | Middle English (enm) |