n.
Pronunciation: ' grit
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English grete, from Old English gr ē ot; akin to Old High German grioz sand
Date: before 12th century
1 a : SAND , GRAVEL b : a hard sharp granule (as of sand) also : material (as many abrasives) composed of such granules
2 : any of several sandstones
3 a : the structure of a stone that adapts it to grinding b : the size of abrasive particles usually expressed as their mesh
4 : firmness of mind or spirit : unyielding courage in the face of hardship or danger
5 capitalized : a Liberal in Canadian politics