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Meaning of break-vow | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

An untrustworthy person; someone who habitually breaks vows and promises.

derogatory, obsolete

Examples

“With that same purpose-changer, that sly devil, / That broker, that still breaks the pate of faith, / That daily break-vow, he that wins of all, / Of kings, of beggars, old men, young men, maids,”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

break-wind break, pause, rest breakability Breakable breakableness Breakables

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