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Grail

Grail [ grayl ]


noun 
Definition:
 
Jesus Christ's cup: according to medieval legend, the cup said to have been used by Jesus Christ at the Last Supper, and by Joseph of Arimathea to collect his blood and sweat at the Crucifixion. It was sought by medieval knights.

[14th century. Via Old French grael< medieval Latin gradalis "dish"]
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