All 3 Uses of
dispossess
in
The Ramayana
- By Queen Kaikeyí long distressed I drove him forth and dispossessed.†
Book 2 *dispossessed = people who are impoverished (poor--in any of different ways such as without physical or spiritual comforts, or without rights) OR deprived (had something taken away--such as land) OR took away
- Then by strong effort, bravely made, The torrent of his tears he stayed, Wiped his bright eyes, his grief subdued, And thus, more calm, his speech renewed: "By Báli's conquering might oppressed, Of power and kingship dispossessed, Loaded with taunts of scorn and hate I left my realm and royal state.†
Book 4
- Sugríva, lapped in soft repose, Untouched by pity for my woes, Scorns the poor exile, dispossessed, By Ráva?'†
Book 4
Definition:
to take away possession of something -- especially real estate