Both Uses of
absolve
in
The Mill on the Floss
- I've thought before of asking him to absolve me from my promise, but I've not had the courage to determine on it."†
Chpt 6.3 *
- She rose from her seat, and looking straight at Tom, said,— "I want you to absolve me from my promise about Philip Wakem.†
Chpt 6.4
Definition:
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(absolve) to find someone blameless; or forgive; or relieve (of a requirement or obligation)