discrown

[ dis-kroun ]

verb (used with object)

1. to deprive of a crown; crow; crown; dethrone; depose.

Word History and Origins

Origin of discrown¹

First recorded in 1580–90; dis- ¹ + crown

Example Sentences

Where ’twas shrined in my heart I thy image discrown, And from out thy high heaven I hurl thee adown!

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He will then proceed to plunder and discrown the very kings that had assisted him in erecting his colossal power.

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Discrown, dis-krown′, v.t. to deprive of a crown.

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Decrown, dē-krown′, v.t. to discrown.

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It is their expiation that we make ours: they must go free of us; and when they come again and discrown us, then in love we shall be at one and equal.

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Related Words

• demote
• dethrone
• dismiss
• impeach
• overthrow
• unseat