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uncrown

[ uhn-kroun ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

Origin of uncrown¹

First recorded in 1250–1300, uncrown is from the Middle English word uncrounen. See un- ², crown

My sov'reign's brow is yet uncrown'd, His head unwetted by the holy oil, He is not yet a King.

He must first uncrown Christ, before he can touch one jewel in the purchased diadems of His people!

So it is with all the holy things of God: if I dethrone them they will uncrown me.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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