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What does thou vile king mean?

"Thou vile king" is an archaic phrase meaning "You, despicable king."

Here's a breakdown:

* Thou: An archaic form of "you" used in older English, particularly Shakespearean writing and poetry.

* Vile: Meaning despicable, wicked, or morally corrupt.

* King: A male monarch.

The phrase expresses extreme contempt and disgust for a king, accusing him of being morally reprehensible.

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