CONDIGN


Meaning of CONDIGN in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kən-ˈdīn, ˈkän-ˌ ]

adjective

Etymology: Middle English condigne, from Anglo-French, from Latin condignus, from com- + dignus worthy — more at decent

Date: 15th century

: deserved , appropriate

condign punishment

• con·dign·ly adverb

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