uncrown

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In the great human democracy, revolution cannot uncrown the builder of bridges to place upon his throne the builder of pantry shelves.

From Every Soul Hath Its Song by Hurst, Fannie

He, more incens'd against your majesty Than all the rest, discharg'd me with these words: 'Tell him from me that he hath done me wrong, And therefore I'll uncrown him ere 't be long.'

From King Henry VI, Part 3 by Shakespeare, William

Yes, Jonathan went into the woods to uncrown himself! to empty himself for his friend!

From Sermons on Biblical Characters by Chappell, Clovis G.

So it is with all the holy things of God: if I dethrone them they will uncrown me.

From My Daily Meditation for the Circling Year by Jowett, John Henry

And now is cleans'd enough the flood, Which since runs cleare as doth thy blood; Of the wet pearls uncrown thy hair, And mantle thee with ermin air.

From The Lucasta Poems by Lovelace, Richard