The Devil's Dictionary: Resign
Updated May 14, 2020 |
Infoplease Staff
RESIGN
-v.t.
To renounce an honor for an advantage. To renounce an advantage for a greater advantage.
'Twas rumored Leonard Wood had signed
A true renunciation
Of title, rank and every kind
Of military station —
Each honorable station.
A true renunciation
Of title, rank and every kind
Of military station —
Each honorable station.
By his example fired — inclined
To noble emulation,
The country humbly was resigned
To Leonard's resignation —
His Christian resignation.
To noble emulation,
The country humbly was resigned
To Leonard's resignation —
His Christian resignation.
- Politian Greame
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