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deign definition

deign (dān)

intransitive verb

to condescend to do something thought to be slightly beneath one's dignity the duchess deigned to shake my hand

Etymology: ME deignen < OFr deignier < L dignare, dignari, to deem worthy < dignus, worthy: see dignity

transitive verb

to condescend to give to deign no answer

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