What does "dismiss" mean?
Dismiss: Dismiss their cares when they dismiss their flock. Cowper. Though he soon dismissed himself from state affairs. Dryden.
Additional senses
- 2.To discard; to remove or discharge from office, service, or employment; as, the king dismisses his ministers; the matter dismisses his servant.
- 3.To lay aside or reject as unworthy of attentions or regard, as a petition or motion in court.
- 4.Dismission. [Obs.] Sir T. Herbert.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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