Both Uses of
languish
in
Leaves of Grass
- Did you seek the civilian's peaceful and languishing rhymes?†
Chpt 21 *
- 8 Now trumpeter for thy close, Vouchsafe a higher strain than any yet, Sing to my soul, renew its languishing faith and hope, Rouse up my slow belief, give me some vision of the future, Give me for once its prophecy and joy.†
Chpt 32
Definition:
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(languish) to suffer in a bad situation for a long time