HERB-OF-GRACE Definition & Meaning

herb-of-grace

[ urb-uhv-greys, hurb- ]

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Archaic.

plural herbs-of-grace.

herb of grace

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1540–50; so called from the association of rue ² (the plant name) with rue ¹ (repent, repentance)

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Rue, also known as herb-of-grace, thrives in dry conditions.

Indeed, sir, she was the sweet Marjoram of the Salad, or rather the Herb-of-grace.

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Mercy, that herb-of-grace, Flowers now but seldom.

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