The Only Use of
forlorn
in
Gulliver's Travels
- …makes use of no other passions, but a violent desire of wealth, power, and titles; that he applies his words to all uses, except to the indication of his mind; that he never tells a truth but with an intent that you should take it for a lie; nor a lie, but with a design that you should take it for a truth; that those he speaks worst of behind their backs are in the surest way of preferment; and whenever he begins to praise you to others, or to yourself, you are from that day forlorn.†
Chpt 4
Definition:
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(forlorn) sad, hopeless, pitiful and/or abandoned