Radical Grace

Radical
1: of, relating to, or proceeding from a root;
2: of or relating to the origin : fundamental;
3 a: marked by a considerable departure from the usual or traditional : extreme
b: tending or disposed to make extreme changes in existing views, habits, conditions, or institutions
c: of, relating to, or constituting a political group associated with views, practices, and policies of extreme change
d: advocating extreme measures to retain or restore a political state of affairs;
4: slang : excellent, cool

Grace
1 a: unmerited divine assistance given humans for their regeneration or sanctification
b: a virtue coming from God
c: a state of sanctification enjoyed through divine grace
2 a: approval, favor graces
b: archaic : mercy, pardon
c: a special favor : privilege grace, shall rule his heritage — Rudyard Kipling
d: disposition to or an act or instance of kindness, courtesy, or clemency
e: a temporary exemption : reprieve
3 a: a charming or attractive trait or characteristic
b: a pleasing appearance or effect : charm grace of youth — John Buchan
c: ease and suppleness of movement or bearing
4: used as a title of address or reference for a duke, a duchess, or an archbishop
5: a short prayer at a meal asking a blessing or giving thanks
6: plural capitalized : three sister goddesses in Greek mythology who are the givers of charm and beauty
7: a musical trill, turn, or appoggiatura
8 a: sense of propriety or right grace not to run for elective office — Calvin Trillin
b: the quality or state of being considerate or thoughtful


Ollie
Jun 2008