Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for RE-NOUNCE
RE-NOUNCE, v.i. [renouns'.]
- To declare a renunciation. He of my sons who fails to make it good, / By one rebellious act renounces to my blood. – Dryden. [Not in use.]
- In cards, not to follow suit, when the person has a card of the same sort.
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