† aˈscorn,v.Obs.rare—1. [a. OF.escorne-r to insult, affront: see as- prefix2; or f. scorn v. with a particle of pa.pple.] To insult, affront. 1553–87Foxe A. & M. (1596) 309/2 Heereat prince Edward being ascorned, lifted up himselfe, and gaue him such a blow, that, etc.