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| deign [ dayn ] (past and past participle deigned, present participle deign·ing, 3rd person present singular deigns) |
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do something in haughty manner: to do something in a way that shows that it is considered a great favor
 I don't suppose he'll deign to accept our invitation.
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| [13th century. Via Old French deignier< Latin dignare "deem worthy" < dignus "worthy"] |
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