n. & v.
n. 1 an unfavourable circumstance or condition. 2 damage to one's interest or reputation.
v.tr. cause disadvantage to. at a disadvantage in an unfavourable position or aspect.
[ ME f. OF desavantage: see ADVANTAGE ]
n. & v.
n. 1 an unfavourable circumstance or condition. 2 damage to one's interest or reputation.
v.tr. cause disadvantage to. at a disadvantage in an unfavourable position or aspect.
[ ME f. OF desavantage: see ADVANTAGE ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012