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Definition
to select from among many — sometimes what is desired; sometimes to eliminate that which is not wanted
- No, madam; we have cull'd such necessaries
As are behoveful for our state to-morrow.4.3 — Act 4 Scene 3 — Juliet's Chamber (15% in)
cull'd = selected from among many
(editor's note: She has selected what she will wear at the ceremony tomorrow.)
(editor's note: She has selected what she will wear at the ceremony tomorrow.)
- I do remember an apothecary—
And hereabouts he dwells,—which late I noted
In tatter'd weeds, with overwhelming brows,
Culling of simples. ...5.1 — Act 5 Scene 1 — JMantua. A Street. (47% in)
culling = selecting from among many
(editor's note: The expression "culling of simples" means "gathering herbs.")
(editor's note: The expression "culling of simples" means "gathering herbs.")
There are no more uses of "cull" in Romeo and Juliet.
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