DEIGN


Meaning of DEIGN in English

v.

1. intr. (foll. by to + infin.) think fit, condescend.

2 tr. (usu. with neg.) archaic condescend to give (an answer etc.).

Etymology: ME f. OF degnier, deigner, daigner f. L dignare, -ari deem worthy f. dignus worthy

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