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Representative English Comedies, v. 1. From the beginnings to Shakespeare

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Revolted = overturned. If similar literal transference of Latin words were not common among Elizabethans, one might suggest 'revokt,' i.e. 'renounced,' citing xiv. 78, "a vow that may not be revokt," and Sir Clyom and Sir Clam., "that mortal blow or stroke The which shall cause thy wretched corpse this life for to revoke."

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