Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for DIS-GRACE'FUL
DIS-GRACE'FUL, a.
Shameful; reproachful; dishonorable; procuring shame; sinking reputation. Cowardice is disgraceful to a soldier. Intemperance and profaneness are disgraceful to a man, but more disgraceful to a woman.
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