Both Uses of
adjure
in
Great Expectations
- —Joseph!" said Mr. Pumblechook, in the way of a compassionate adjuration.†
Chpt 19 *
- I called to Herbert and Startop to keep before the tide, that she might see us lying by for her, and I adjured Provis to sit quite still, wrapped in his cloak.†
Chpt 54
Definition:
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(adjure as in: I adjure you) to appeal earnestly or command solemnly