| Disdain (disdain) |
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| n. | (?; 277) |
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| Dis*dain" |
| [OE.
desdain, disdein, OF. desdein, desdaing,
F. dédain, fr. the verb. See Disdain, v.
t.] |
A feeling of contempt and
aversion; the regarding anything as unworthy of or beneath one;
scorn.
That which is worthy to be disdained or
regarded with contempt and aversion.
The state of being despised; shame.
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| Disdain (disdain) |
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| v. t. | (?; 277) |
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| Dis*dain" |
| [imp.
*** p. p. Disdained (?)] p. pr. *** vb.
n. Disdaining.] [OE. disdainen,
desdainen, OF. desdeigner, desdaigner, F.
dé]daigner; des- (L. d |
To think unworthy; to deem
unsuitable or unbecoming; as, to disdain to do a mean
act.
To reject as unworthy of one's self, or as
not deserving one's notice; to look with scorn upon; to scorn, as
base acts, character, etc.
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| Disdain (disdain) |
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| v. i. | |
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| Dis*dain" |
|
To be filled with
scorn; to feel contemptuous anger; to be haughty.
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