5. Structure, as adapted to grind or sharpen; as, a hone of good grit.
6. Firmness of mind; invincible spirit; unyielding courage; fortitude. C. Reade. E. P. Whipple.
GRIT
Grit, v. i.
Defn: To give forth a grating sound, as sand under the feet; to
grate; to grind.
The sanded floor that grits beneath the tread. Goldsmith.
GRIT
Grit, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Gritted; p. pr. &, vb. n. Gritting.]
Defn: To grind; to rub harshly together; to grate; as, to grit the teeth. [Collog.]
GRITH
Grith, n. Etym: [AS. grith peace; akin to Icel. grid.]
Defn: Peace; security; agreement. [Obs.] Gower.
GRITROCK; GRITSTONE
Grit"rock`, Grit"stone` n. (Geol.)
Defn: See Grit, n., 4.