Both Uses of
profane
in
Romeo and Juliet
- Rebellious subjects, enemies to peace,
Profaners of this neighbour-stained steel,
Scene 1.1profaners = people who treat without proper reverence
- [Romeo taking Juliet's hand]
If I profane with my unworthiest hand
This holy shrine, the gentle fine is this:
My lips, two blushing pilgrims, ready stand
To smooth that rough touch with a tender kiss.
Scene 1.5 *profane = treat without proper reverence
Definition:
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(profane as in: don't be profane) showing no respect for something thought of as sacred