disburden

Example Sentences

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It would be better, once for all, to disburden the conscience by coming forward honestly and truthfully.

From Garman and Worse A Norwegian Novel by Kielland, Alexander Lange

He seized the propitious moment to disburden his soul.

From Our Own Set A Novel by Schubin, Ossip

Iudge you what it is for any liuing creature, not to disburden nature.

From A New Orchard And Garden or, The best way for planting, grafting, and to make any ground good, for a rich Orchard: Particularly in the North and generally for the whole kingdome of England by Lawson, William, fl. 1618

It was evident that Sir Ratcliffe had something on his mind of which he wished to disburden himself; and it was equally apparent that Glastonbury was unwilling to afford him an opportunity.

From Henrietta Temple A Love Story by Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield

But what is thy will, friend, that thou seemest in waiting for me, to disburden thyself of something?

From Mercedes of Castile The Voyage to Cathay by Cooper, J. Fenimore