Definitions for condign

condign con·dign

Spelling: [kuh n-dahyn]
IPA: /kənˈdaɪn/

Condign is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 101 anagrams from letters in condign (cdginno).

Definitions for condign

adjective

  1. well-deserved; fitting; adequate:

Origin of condign

1375-1425; late Middle English condigne Anglo-French, Middle French Latin condignus, equivalent to con- con- + dignus worthy; see dignity

Examples for condign

Instantly he detected the culprit, and condign punishment followed.

She turned upon her guest the cold eyes of a condign destiny.

Indemnity, swift and condign, does what mortal hand can do to heal the hurt.

Our guerdon is shame in this world and condign punishment in the next.

Summary and condign was the punishment that fell on the unlucky Jenny.

Enraged at this, Noakes threatened the malcontents with condign punishment.

I'll after 'em, and see the Traitor brought to condign Punishment.

"With your permission," he replied, with condign simplicity.

condign means "suitable" or "deserved," not necessarily severe.

Dicky trembled with rage as he lay, and he resolved on condign revenge.

Word Value for condign
Scrable

11

Words with friends

15

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