Both Uses of
eminent
in
King Lear
- I do invest you jointly in my power, Pre-eminence, and all the large effects That troop with majesty.†
Scene 1.1 *
- Behold, it is the privilege of mine honours, My oath, and my profession: I protest,— Maugre thy strength, youth, place, and eminence, Despite thy victor sword and fire-new fortune, Thy valour and thy heart,—thou art a traitor; False to thy gods, thy brother, and thy father; Conspirant 'gainst this high illustrious prince; And, from the extremest upward of thy head To the descent and dust beneath thy foot, A most toad-spotted traitor.†
Scene 5.2
Definition:
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(eminent) respected and famous or important
or:
describing something as outstanding, admired, or of high quality