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Etymology of the English word disdain

the English word disdain
derived from the English word dedeyne
derived from the Old French word desdeign
derived from the Old French word desdeigner

Date

The earliest known usage of disdain in English dates from the 13th century.

Derivations in English

disdainful, disdained, disdaining

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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