[ dɪ'spʌɪt ]
■ preposition without being affected by; in spite of.
■ noun archaic
1》 outrage; injury.
2》 contempt; disdain.
Phrases
~ (or in ~ ) of archaic in spite of.
~ oneself without intending to or expecting to.
Derivatives
~ful adjective ( archaic ).
Origin
ME: from OFr. despit (n.), from L. despectus 'looking down on', past participle of despicere (see despise ).