What Shakespeare meant by "against the grain"

Preview text: Against the Grain It shows up in a 1607 play about a Roman general.

Sawdust StyleWednesday, Oct 28, 2026 at 7:06 AM EasternKlaviyo
Sawdust StyleWhat Shakespeare meant by "against the grain"
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What Shakespeare meant by "against the grain"
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Against the Grain It shows up in a 1607 play about a Roman general.
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