What does betitle mean?
Betitle means (archaic) To provided with a title; to entitle..
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
(archaic) To provided with a title; to entitle..
But for men, on this principle, to betitle themselves that they are the only men to rule kingdoms, govern nations, and give laws to people, and determine of property and liberty and everything else, upon such a pretension as this is: truly they had need to give clear manifestations of Gods presence with them before wise men will receive or submit to their conclusions!
He struck a match. It flickered uncertainly, but it served to light up his haggard face and the solemn, betitled iron boxes lining the walls. He laughed.
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Betitle means (archaic) To provided with a title; to entitle..
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But for men, on this principle, to betitle themselves that they are the only men to rule kingdoms, govern nations, and give laws to people, and determine of property and liberty and everything else, upon such a pretension as this is: truly they had need to give clear manifestations of Gods presence with them before wise men will receive or submit to their conclusions!
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