Break-vow
noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 An untrustworthy person; someone who habitually breaks vows and promises. derogatory, obsolete
"With that same purpose-changer, that sly devil, / That broker, that still breaks the pate of faith, / That daily break-vow, he that wins of all, / Of kings, of beggars, old men, young men, maids,"
Example
More examples"With that same purpose-changer, that sly devil, / That broker, that still breaks the pate of faith, / That daily break-vow, he that wins of all, / Of kings, of beggars, old men, young men, maids,"
Etymology
From break + vow.
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