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With hanging head; hence, dispirited; dejected; cowed.

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  1. a. With hanging head; hence, dispirited; dejected; cowed.
  2. a. Having the crest, or upper part of the neck, hanging to one side; -- said of a horse.
  3. adj. brought low in spirit
  4. 1. With hanging head; hence, dispirited; dejected; cowed. Let it make thee crestfullen; Ay, and allay this thy abortive pride. Shak. 2. Having the crest, or upper part of the neck, hanging to one side; -- said of a horse.
  5. j:100 s brought low in spirit