See Also: disdain(1)(dictionary)
disdain(2)(dictionary)
disdain 1, noun(dictionary)
disdain 2, verb(dictionary)

disdain(2) (iou)



disdain verb. LME.
[Old French desdeignier from Proto-Romance alt. of late Latin dedignare, classical Latin dedignari, from de- DE- 1 + dignare, -ari DEIGN.]
verb trans. Consider to be unworthy of oneself or of one's notice; regard with disdain; scorn (to do, doing). LME.
J. Barnes He wanted all writers to live obscurely in the provinces,..disdain reputation.
verb trans. Be angry or offended at. LME-L17.
verb intrans. Be moved with indignation; be indignant (at, that); take offence. LME-L18.
W. Taylor Disdaining that the enemies of Christ should abound in wealth.
verb trans. Move to indignation or scorn; offend, displease. LME-E19.
disdainable adjective (rare) worthy of disdain E17.
disdainer noun L16.