† degraduˈation1 Obs. rare—1.
[n. of action f. prec.: see -ation.]
Degradation, abasement from rank or dignity.
| 1581 Rich Farewell (1846) 85 Besides the degraduation of her honour, she thrusteth her self into the pitte of perpetualle infamie. |
† degraduˈation1 Obs. rare—1.
[n. of action f. prec.: see -ation.]
Degradation, abasement from rank or dignity.
| 1581 Rich Farewell (1846) 85 Besides the degraduation of her honour, she thrusteth her self into the pitte of perpetualle infamie. |
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