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Shakespeare Words

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If Shakespeare wrote it, we've Shmooped it.

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

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