Both Uses of
Reformation
in
Henry VIII
- The reformation of our travell'd gallants,
That fill the court with quarrels, talk, and tailors.
Scene 1.3 *the reformation = the attempt to reform or improve
- Which reformation must be sudden too,
My noble lords; for those that tame wild horses
Pace 'em not in their hands to make 'em gentle,
But stop their mouth with stubborn bits and spur 'em
Till they obey the manage.
Scene 5.3reformation = attempt to reform or improve
Definition:
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(reformation as in: reformation of the law) attempt to reform or improve existing practices