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Definition of: deign
(dān) v.t.
1. To stoop so far as to grant or allow; condescend.
2. Obs. To deem worthy of notice or acceptance.
—v.i
3. To think it befitting oneself (to do something). [<OF deignier <L dignari <dignus worthy]
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