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Definition

To make a deep bow with the right leg drawn back.

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In Context

  • "King Richard II: What must the king do now? must he submit? […] What says King Bolingbroke? will his majesty Give Richard leave to live till Richard die? You make a leg, and Bolingbroke says ay."
  • ""I beg pardon," said Mr. Datchery, making a leg with his hat under his arm, as he addressed himself equally to both gentlemen."
  • ""Father, return thanks; make a leg—no man can do it better. Master Mordacks, you shall have our utmost duty.""
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