grits
[ grits ]
/ grɪts /
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noun (used with a singular or plural verb)
Also called hominy grits. coarsely ground hominy, boiled and sometimes then fried, eaten as a breakfast dish or as a side dish with meats.
grain hulled and coarsely ground.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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before 900; Middle English gryttes (plural), Old English gryt(t); cognate with German Grütze
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Word Origin for grits
Old English grytt; related to Old High German gruzzi; see great, grit
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