VILIPEND


Meaning of VILIPEND in English

transitive verb Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French ~er, from Medieval Latin ~ere, from Latin vilis + pendere to weigh, estimate Date: 15th century to hold or treat as of little worth or account ; contemn , to express a low opinion of ; disparage

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