Both Uses of
albeit
in
As You Like It
- The courtesy of nations allows you my better in that you are the first-born; but the same tradition takes not away my blood, were there twenty brothers betwixt us: I have as much of my father in me as you, albeit; I confess, your coming before me is nearer to his reverence.†
Scene 1.1albeit = although (used to introduce a phrase that reduces or modifies the effect of what preceded it)
- Albeit you have deserv'd High commendation, true applause, and love, Yet such is now the duke's condition, That he misconstrues all that you have done.†
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