Rashness

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544. Rashness

  1. Charge of the Light Brigade ill-advised British assault at Balaklava, Crimea (1854). [Br. Hist.: Harbottle, 25]
  2. Gilpin, John rides uncontrollably on fresh steed. [Br. Lit.: John Gilpins Ride ]
  3. Icarus artificial wings destroyed by flying too close to sun. [Gk. Myth.: Kravitz, 126]
  4. Lear headstrong and full of changes. [Br. Lit.: King Lear ]
  5. Uzzah rashly grabs for Ark of Covenant, a transgression. [O.T.: II Samuel 6:68]

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