crestfallen Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective satellite brought low in spirit
chapfallen; chopfallen; deflated.
- left us fatigued and deflated spiritually
WordNet
Crest"fall`en adjective
Definitions
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With hanging head; hence, dispirited; dejected; cowed. Let it make thee crestfullen; Ay, and allay this thy abortive pride. Shak.
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Having the crest, or upper part of the neck, hanging to one side; -- said of a horse.