belittleth

Updated: July 20, 2026

I tell thee, as it wears thee and wears thee, thou shalt hate it, and strive to shake it off. 'Nay, nay, she said; 'I love it not; for not only it grieveth me, but also it beateth me down and belittleth me. 'Good is that, said he. 'I know how strong thine heart is.

William Morris - The Roots of the Mountains; Wherein Is Told Somewhat of the Lives of the Men of Burgdale