lose (v.) Old form(s): loose
waste, throw away, give unprofitably
Cor II.iii.57.1[Coriolanus to Menenius, of the people] I would they would forget me, like the virtues / Which our divines lose by 'em
MW II.i.220[Ford alone, of Mistress Ford] If I find her honest, I lose not my labour
TG I.i.67[Proteus alone, as if to Julia] thou hast ... / Made me neglect my studies, lose my time
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