Both Uses of
wanton
in
The Two Gentlemen of Verona
- Dare you presume to harbour wanton lines?†
Scene 1.2 *
- Nay, then, the wanton lies; my face is black.†
Scene 5.2
Definitions:
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(1)
(wanton) of something considered bad: excessive, thoughtless indulgence -- such as waste, cruelty, violence, and (especially in the past) sexual promiscuity
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(2)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) In classic literature, wanton can also describe people who are playful or plants that are growing profusely.