An archaic term meaning to disgrace or bring shame upon someone or something.
From Old French 'a-grace,' combining prefix 'a-' (to) with 'grace,' inverting the meaning to suggest the removal or opposite of grace or favor.
Medieval writers used this word when they meant to really emphasize someone's fall from favor—it's the opposite of being 'in grace,' which meant being blessed or accepted.
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