Emily Dickinson Lexicon — AS-SUME'

Definition for AS-SUME'

AS'SU-E-TUDE AS-SUME'

AS-SUME', v.i.

To be arrogant; to claim more than is due.
In law, to take upon one's self an obligation; to undertake or promise; as, A assumed upon himself, and promised to pay.

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