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herb-of-grace

[ urb-uhv-greys, hurb- ]

noun

, Archaic.
, plural herbs-of-grace.


herb of grace

noun

  1. an archaic name for rue 2
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of herb-of-grace1

1540–50; so called from the association of rue 2 (the plant name) with rue 1 (repent, repentance)
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Example Sentences

Rue, also known as herb-of-grace, thrives in dry conditions.

Indeed, sir, she was the sweet Marjoram of the Salad, or rather the Herb-of-grace.

Mercy, that herb-of-grace, Flowers now but seldom.

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