Notes for Shakespeare's Sonnet 132


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2. torments: i.e., to torment.

4. ruth: pity, empathy.

6. becomes: beautifies, graces.

8. doth: lends, gives.   sober: subdued in color.

10. beseem: become.

11. doth: lends, gives.   grace: beauty.

12. suit: (1) be appropriate for. (2) dress, fit.   pity: feelings.

14. foul: ugly.