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† dedigˈnation Obs.
[a. OF. dédignation (Godef.), ad. L. dēdignātiōn-em, n. of action from dēdignāre, -ārī to reject as unworthy, disdain, f. de- I. 6 + dignārī to think worthy, f. dignus worthy.]
1. Disdain, scorn, contempt.
c1400Lanfranc's Cirurg. 298 Manie men have dedignacioun for to worche wiþ her hondis. c1450tr. De Imitatione iii. lxiii, Wo to hem þat haue dedignacion to meke hem self wilfully wiþ smale children. 1633T. Adams Exp. 2 Peter ii. 3 Not only with a dedignation of good works, but also with an indignation against good workers. 1716M. Davies Ath. Brit. II. 270 The Socinians reject the Imputation..with the utmost Horror and Dedignation.
2. Displeasure, anger (= disdain n. 2); pass., state of being under a person's displeasure, disfavour.
1538Leland Itin. IV. 33 Wainflete was very great with Henry the vi, wherby he was in great Dedignation with Edward the iv. |