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Nemesis (n.)
Greek goddess of vengeance, especially retribution for human folly, pride, or excessive good fortune
1H6 IV.vii.78
[Lucy to Pucelle, of Talbot] Your kingdom's terror and black Nemesis
E3 III.i.120
[King John to Philip] Steer, angry Nemesis, the happy helm