Both Uses of
disclaim
in
The Odyssey by Homer - (translated by: Pope)
- Instant, you sailors to this task attend; Swift to the palace, all ye peers ascend; Let none to strangers honours due disclaim: Be there Demodocus the bard of fame, Taught by the gods to please, when high he sings The vocal lay, responsive to the strings.†
Book 8
- Nor what we are befits us to disclaim, Atrides' friends (in arms a mighty name), Who taught proud Troy and all her sons to bow; Victors of late, but humble suppliants now!†
Book 9 *
Definition:
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(disclaim) to deny (responsibility for, knowledge of, or ownership of)