Shakespeare Words
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Elbow
Invented in King Lear“ | A sovereign shame so elbows him. His own unkindness | |
| That stripped her from his benediction turned her | ||
| To foreign casualties, gave her dear rights | ” |
Yes, people had elbows before Shakespeare came around—Bill just invented its verb form. He meant it metaphorically, though we use it literally sometimes today. |
Tag: King Lear