Harangues

/ˌhærænˈɡjuːz/ noun

Definition

Plural of harangue; multiple long, forceful speeches or tirades.

Etymology

Standard English plural of 'harangue.' The word itself comes from Old French with uncertain ultimate origins, possibly military or crowd-related.

Kelly Says

Shakespeare's characters deliver some of the most famous harangues in English literature—those long dramatic speeches that audiences either love or find tedious!

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