GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Renege (r?-n?jˈ or r?-n?gˈ), v. t. [LL. renegare. See Renegade.] To deny; to disown. [Obs.]  Shak.
   
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   All Europe high (all sorts of rights reneged)
   
   Against the truth and thee unholy leagued. Sylvester.
   
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   Renege, v. i.
   1. To deny. [Obs.]  Shak.
   
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   2. To fail to keep (a commitment or promise); -- often used with on; as, “to renege on one's promise”.
   
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   3. (Card Playing) To revoke; to play a card that cannot legally be played according to the rules. [R.]
   
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