uncrown

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In the great human democracy, revolution cannot uncrown the builder of bridges to place upon his throne the builder of pantry shelves.

From Every Soul Hath Its Song by Hurst, Fannie

Greedy of spoils, th' Italians strip the dead Of his rich armor, and uncrown his head.

From The Aeneid English by Virgil

"Then swear it," he said, "and your king uncrown."

From Satires of Circumstance, lyrics and reveries with miscellaneous pieces by Hardy, Thomas

Why did Jonathan visit David in the gloomy wood that day and uncrown himself for him?

From Sermons on Biblical Characters by Chappell, Clovis G.

So it is with all the holy things of God: if I dethrone them they will uncrown me.

From My Daily Meditation for the Circling Year by Jowett, John Henry