government (n.) Old form(s): Gouernment
self-control, self-discipline, moral conduct
1H4 I.ii.27[Falstaff to Prince Hal] let men say we be men of good government
1H4 III.i.178[Worcester to Hotspur, of Hotspur's behaviour] oftentimes it doth present ... want of government
3H6 I.iv.132[York to Queen, of women] 'Tis government that makes them seem divine
H8 II.iv.138[King Henry as if to Queen Katherine] thy ... wife-like government, / Obeying in commanding [also: management of others]
Luc.1400[of Ulysses' expression in a painting] Showed deep regard and smiling government [or: control]
MM III.i.196[Isabella to disguised Duke, of Angelo] I will ... discover his government [also: way of governing]
Oth III.iii.254.1[Othello to Iago] Fear not my government
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