2 uses
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Definition
characterized by sincere belief
or:
intensely or excessively serious
or:
intensely or excessively serious
- Why so earnestly seek you to put up that letter?1.2 — Act 1 Scene 2 — A Hall in the Earl of Gloster's Castle (15% in)
- Now, my friendly knave, I thank thee: there's earnest of thy service.1.4 — Act 1 Scene 4 — A Hall in Albany's Palace (28% in)
There are no more uses of "earnest" in King Lear.
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