All 3 Uses of
presume
in
The Odyssey, by Homer (translated by: Butcher & Lang)
- But he is of a sober wit, and thinketh it shame in his heart as on this his first coming to make show of presumptuous words in the presence of thee, in whose voice we twain delight as in the voice of a god.†
Book 4presumptuous = exercising privileges to which one is not entitled
- But never did he do aught at all presumptuously to any man.†
Book 4 *presumptuously = in a manner that exercises privileges to which one is not entitled
- Then Odysseus of many counsels looked fiercely on him and said: 'Stranger, thou hast not spoken well; thou art like a man presumptuous.†
Book 8presumptuous = exercising privileges to which one is not entitled
Definitions:
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(1)
(presume as in: presumption of innocence) to think of something as true or likely, even though it is not known with certaintySomething can be presumed because it seems reasonable or because there is a rule or law demanding such an assumption. For example, in the United States someone charged with a crime is presumed by law to be innocent unless they are proven guilty at a trial.
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(2)
(presumptuous as in: she is presumptuous) exercising privileges to which one is not entitled -- such as being too familiar or too bossy