01 v. t. To deny; to disown.
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To deny; to disown.[Obs.]“All Europe high (all sorts of rights reneged) Against the truth and thee unholy leagued.” — Sylvester.
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4 senses · 2 variants
Webster, 1913
Renege
02 v. i. To deny.
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To deny.[Obs.]
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To fail to keep (a commitment or promise); -- often used with on; as, to renege on one's promise.
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To revoke; to play a card that cannot legally be played according to the rules.(Card Playing) [R.]