graces

Noun

grace (countable and uncountable, plural graces)

1. Charming, pleasing qualities.
   • The Princess brought grace to an otherwise dull and boring party.
2. (countable) A short prayer of thanks before or after a meal.
   • It has become less common to say grace before having dinner.
3. (countable) In the games of patience or solitaire: a special move that is normally against the rules.
4. (countable) A grace note.
   • The Trill being the most usual Grace, is usually made in Closes, Cadences, and when on a long Note Exclamation or Passion is expressed, there the Trill is made in the latter part of such Note; but most usually upon binding Notes and such Notes as precede the closing Note.1683, John Playford, An Introduction to the Skill of Musick: In Three Books, page 47
5. (uncountable) Elegant movement; elegance of movement; balance or poise.
   • The dancer moved with grace and strength.

   Synonyms:

   gracefulness

6. (uncountable) An allowance of time granted to a debtor during which they are free of at least part of their normal obligations towards the creditor.
   • The repayment of the loan starts after a three-year grace.

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