Main Entry:

¹grit

Pronunciation:

\ˈgrit\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English grete, from Old English grēot; akin to Old High German grioz sand

Date:

before 12th century

1 a: sand, gravel b: a hard sharp granule (as of sand) ; also : material (as many abrasives) composed of such granules2: any of several sandstones3 a: the structure of a stone that adapts it to grinding b: the size of abrasive particles usually expressed as their mesh4: firmness of mind or spirit : unyielding courage in the face of hardship or danger5capitalized : a Liberal in Canadian politics