Much less reassurance, consolation, aid, or pleasure than one needs or desires.
C. 1594, William Shakespeare, The Taming of the Shrew, act 4, sc. 1.
c. 1594, William Shakespeare, The Taming of the Shrew, act 4, sc. 1,.
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