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
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
Oxford English vocab. Оксфордский английский словарь. 2012