Dei gratia

American

[de-ee grah-tee-ah, dee-ahy-grey-shee-uh, de-ee] / ˈdɛ i ˈgrɑ tiˌɑ, ˈdi aɪˈgreɪ ʃi ə, ˈdɛ i /

adverb

Latin.

by the grace of God.

Dei gratia British

/ ˈdeɪɪ ˈɡrɑːtɪə, ˈdiːɪ ˈɡreɪʃɪə /

adverb

by the grace of God

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Robertius dei gratia Rex Scottorum, David precordialissimo filio suo, ac ceteris successoribus suis; Salutem, et sic ejus precepta tenere, ut cum sua benedictione possint regnare.

From The Abbot by Scott, Walter, Sir

Where yt is in this manner: Edwardus dei gratia rex Angliæ et dux Acquitaniæ, &c.

From Animaduersions uppon the annotacions and corrections of some imperfections of impressiones of Chaucer's workes 1865 edition by Kingsley, G. H. (George Henry)

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