Vocabulary Word
Word: interdict
Definition: prohibit; forbid; N.
Definition: prohibit; forbid; N.
Sentences Containing 'interdict'
I was solemnly interdicted by her, on her recovery, from touching my brother any more on any pretence whatever; and my poor mother, who, I could see, wished otherwise, meekly confirmed the interdict, by saying: 'No doubt you are right, my dear Jane.'
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