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Search phrase: slavish

Plays

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CymbelineCym IV.ii.73More slavish did I ne'er than answeringMore slauish did I ne're, then answering
The Merchant of VeniceMV IV.i.92You use in abject and in slavish parts,You vse in abiect and in slauish parts,
Richard IIR2 I.i.193The slavish motive of recanting fearThe slauish motiue of recanting feare,
Richard IIR2 II.i.291If then we shall shake off our slavish yoke,If then we shall shake off our slauish yoake,
Titus AndronicusTit II.i.18Away with slavish weeds and servile thoughts!Away with slauish weedes, and idle thoughts,

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The Rape of LucreceLuc.299 Paying more slavish tribute than they owe. Paying more slauish tribute then they owe.
The Rape of LucreceLuc.537 Worse than a slavish wipe or birth-hour's blot; Worse then a slauish wipe, or birth howrs blot,

Glossary

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servilebefitting a slave, slavish, cringing
spanielobsequious, slavish, submissive

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slavishservile
slavishspaniel

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