The Only Use of
pestilence
in
Twelfth Night
- Why, so I do, the noblest that I have: O, when mine eyes did see Olivia first, Methought she purg'd the air of pestilence; That instant was I turn'd into a hart; And my desires, like fell and cruel hounds, E'er since pursue me.†
Scene 1.1
Definition:
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(pestilence) widespread disease (usually severe); or any severely harmful or evil influence that is hard to get rid of