DISDAIN


Meaning of DISDAIN in English

n.

Pronunciation: dis- ' d ā n

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English desdeyne, from Anglo-French desdaign, from desdeigner

Date: 14th century

: a feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : SCORN

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