discrown
Americanverb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of discrown
Example Sentences
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He will then proceed to plunder and discrown the very kings that had assisted him in erecting his colossal power.
From Monks, Popes, and their Political Intrigues by Alberger, John
Canst thou love one Who did discrown thine husband, unqueen thee?
From Queen Mary and Harold by Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron
“Know you not ’tis rank treason to discrown our sacred Majesty, far more to dishevel or destroy our locks?
From A Reputed Changeling Or Three Seventh Years Two Centuries Ago by Yonge, Charlotte Mary
Mine am I No more: mine own in no wise now, but his To save or slay, to cherish or cast out, Crown and discrown, abase and comfort.
From Rosamund, queen of the Lombards, a tragedy by Swinburne, Algernon Charles
Where ’twas shrined in my heart I thy image discrown, And from out thy high heaven I hurl thee adown!
From Jeremiah A Drama in Nine Scenes by Zweig, Stefan
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