Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • To take inconsiderately or rashly.

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Examples

  • Bard. what art thou that talkest of reuendge? my Lord Ambassadour shall once more make your Maior haue a check, if he punishe thee not for this saucie presumpt ion [x]

    Sir Thomas More Anonymous 1590

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