adjuration

Definitions

1. A grave warning.
   countable, uncountable
2. A solemn oath.
   countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“The visitor, observing that she held the door on the inside, and that, when the uncle tried to open⟳ it, there was a sharp adjuration of 'Don't, stupid!' and an appearance of loose stocking and flannel, concluded that the young lady was in an undress.”

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