Read full poem →speare's having believed them in his youth, whatever he did afterwards 5 and this is all that is
asserted. Is this therefore a derogation ? No, it only shews the amazing power of his genius ; a
flenius which could turn the bugbears of his former credulity into the noolest poetic machines.
Dictionary Entry
An act which belittles; disparagement.
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Common Phrases
. derogationclause derogationderogation anyderogation without
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Poetry examples for “derogation”
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