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profane (v.)
Old form(s):
prophane
misuse, abuse, maltreat
2H4 II.iv.357
[Prince Henry to Poins] I feel me much to blame, / So idly to profane the precious time
Cor I.ix.41
[Martius to all] May these same instruments which you profane / Never sound more!