year of grace

noun phrase

: a calendar year of the Christian era
the year of grace 1993

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of year of grace was in the 14th century

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“Year of grace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/year%20of%20grace. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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