CONDIGN


Meaning of CONDIGN in English

[ kən'dʌɪn ]

■ adjective formal (of punishment) fitting and deserved.

Derivatives

~ly adverb

Origin

ME: from OFr. ~e , from L. ~us , from con- 'altogether' + dignus 'worthy'.

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