The Only Use of
exposition
in
Henry IV, Part 2
- My Lord of York, it better show'd with you When that your flock, assembled by the bell, Encircled you to hear with reverence Your exposition on the holy text Than now to see you here an iron man, Cheering a rout of rebels with your drum, Turning the word to sword and life to death.†
Scene 4.2
Definition:
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(exposition) a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) on public display -- typically shown for a limited time (such as six months)
or:
a detailed explanation or background of a specific topic