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Definition of Disowns
1. disown [v] - See also: disown
Lexicographical Neighbors of Disowns
Literary usage of Disowns
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Scotland by Walter Scott, Mayo Williamson Hazeltine (1899)
"... quarrels with Mary—Conceives Hatred against Rizzio, who is Murdered—The King
forsakes and disowns the Conspirators, who fly to England—Murray returns ..."
2. The History of British India by James Mill (1848)
"... for inquiring into the Sources of Revenue.— The taxes levied by annual
Settlements.—Resignation of Hastings, tendered by an Agent, whom lie disowns. ..."
3. The Theological and Literary Journal (1854)
"His scheme, consistently with this rejection of the atonement, disowns also all
the other great doctrines of the gospel, such as regeneration by the Spirit, ..."
4. The History of Wisconsin: In Three Parts, Historical, Documentary, and by William Rudolph Smith (1854)
"... projected—Genet issues commissions—Excitement among the Western people—Action
of the United States government— Genet recalled by France, who disowns his ..."
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