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Resign, v. t.

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To renounce an honor for an advantage. To renounce an advantage for a greater advantage.

['Twas rumored Leonard Wood had signed]

'Twas rumored Leonard Wood had signed
A true renunciation
Of title, rank and every kind
Of military station—
Each honorable station.
By his example fired—inclined
To noble emulation,
The country humbly was resigned
To Leonard's resignation—
His Christian resignation.
Politian Greame.