Both Uses of
scarcity
in
Othello, the Moor of Venice
- The Moor already changes with my poison: Dangerous conceits are in their natures poisons, Which at the first are scarce found to distaste, But, with a little act upon the blood, Burn like the mines of sulphur.†
Scene 3.3 *
- — I scarce did know you, uncle; there lies your niece, Whose breath, indeed, these hands have newly stopp'd: I know this act shows horrible and grim.†
Scene 5.2
Definition:
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(scarcity) shortage (having an amount that is less than desired)