grit

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grit[1,noun] grit[2,verb] grits hominy grits

Main Entry: ¹grit
Pronunciation: 'grit
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English grete, from Old English grEot; akin to Old High German grioz sand
1 a : SAND, GRAVEL b : a hard sharp granule (as of sand); also : material (as many abrasives) composed of such granules
2 : any of several sandstones
3 a : the structure of a stone that adapts it to grinding b : the size of abrasive particles usually expressed as their mesh
4 : firmness of mind or spirit : unyielding courage in the face of hardship or danger
5 capitalized : a Liberal in Canadian politics