'disgrace' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'desgrace', where 'des-' meant 'without' and 'grace' meant 'favor or charm'.

'desgrace' transformed into the Middle English word 'disgrace', and eventually became the modern English word 'disgrace'.

Initially, it meant 'loss of favor', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'dishonor or shame'.