v. t.
Dare he presume to scorn us in this manner? Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
Bold deed thou hast presumed, adventurous Eve. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
Every man is to be presumed innocent till he is proved to be guilty. Blackstone. [ 1913 Webster ]
What rests but that the mortal sentence pass, . . .
Which he presumes already vain and void,
Because not yet inflicted? Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i.
Do not presume too much upon my love. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
This man presumes upon his parts. Locke. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. By presumption. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who presumes; also, an arrogant person. Sir H. Wotton. [ 1913 Webster ]