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discrown


Meanings
  • Verb

    Ritual of removing a crown from a monarch's head as a sign of dethronement or disgrace.


Variants
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discern , discerned , discerner , discerners , discerning , discerns
Etymology
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From dis- 'opposite' + crown.


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  1. Discrowning was a common practice during medieval times when a new monarch took the throne.

  2. Discrowning was also used as a form of punishment for those who had committed treason or other serious offenses against the monarchy.


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  1. dethrone: To remove a monarch from their throne, often as a result of being overthrown or abdicating.

  2. disgrace: To bring shame or dishonor upon someone or something.


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In literature, discrown is used metaphorically to describe the act of stripping someone of their status, power, or dignity.

How to Memorize "discrown"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a monarch being forced to remove their crown, symbolizing the loss of power and dignity.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'discrown' with the image of a monarch being dethroned and stripped of their power.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Dis' + 'Crown': Dis means 'opposite,' and Crown represents the act of removing someone from their position of power.


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