put (v.) 1
force, make, compel
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AW II.ii.1
| [Countess to Clown] I shall now put you to the height of your breeding [i.e. make you show the best you can do] |
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MM I.i.5
| [Duke to Escalus] I am put to know that your own science / Exceeds ... the lists of all advice / My strength can give you |
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Tem II.i.282
| [Antonio to Sebastian, of conscience] If 'twere a kibe, / 'Twould put me to my slipper [i.e. make me wear my slippers] |
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Tit IV.ii.175
| [Aaron to the baby] it is you that puts us to our shifts |
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