Yielding graces and thankings to their lord Melibeus.
Chaucer.
10. A petition for grace; a blessing asked, or thanks rendered, before
or after a meal.
11. pl. (Mus.) Ornamental notes or short passages, either introduced by
the performer, or indicated by the composer, in which case the notation
signs are called grace notes, appeggiaturas, turns, etc.
12. (Eng. Universities) An act, vote, or decree of the government of
the institution; a degree or privilege conferred by such vote or
decree. Walton.
13. pl. A play designed to promote or display grace of motion. It
consists in throwing a small hoop from one player to another, by means
of two sticks in the hands of each. Called also grace hoop or hoops.
Act of grace. See under Act. -- Day of grace (Theol.), the time of
probation, when the offer of divine forgiveness is made and may be
accepted.
That day of grace fleets fast away.