To leave off

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	To desist from; to forbear; to stop; as, to leave off work at six o'clock.
	To cease wearing or using; to omit to put in the usual position; as, to leave off a garment; to leave off the tablecloth.
	To forsake; as, to leave off a bad habit.
	to cease; to desist; to stop.

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I'll say it very quick," murmured the Other Professor, with downcast eyes, and melancholy voice, which contrasted oddly with his face, as he had forgotten to leave off smiling.

Sylvie and Bruno by Carroll, Lewis View in context

They told the others to leave off playing, and to come and sit down along with themselves.

The Odyssey by Homer View in context

I would remind you of this that you may learn to leave off being so deceitful, and discover how much you are likely to gain by the embraces out of which you have come here to trick me.

The Iliad by Homer View in context

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