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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Graced,) Graist, p.p. [e.m.E. graced, p.p. of grace v. (a 1586 in this sense).] Endowed with grace. —c1590 Fowler I. 130/123.
All which Dame Nature … , to mak hir more be graist, Within her … hart for honour had implaist
