Definitions for deign

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Spelling: [deyn]
IPA: /deɪn/

Deign is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 61 anagrams from letters in deign (degin).

Definitions for deign

verb (used with object)

  1. to condescend to give or grant:
  2. Obsolete. to condescend to accept.

verb (used without object)

  1. to think fit or in accordance with one's dignity; condescend:

Origin of deign

1250-1300; Middle English deinen Old French deignier Latin dignārī to judge worthy, equivalent to dign(us) worthy + -ārī infinitive suffix

Examples for deign

Victor, whose foot was on the step of the car, did not deign to turn.

General Wotherspoon did not deign to reply, but walked away.

I think he had not thought of the anchor, but he did not deign to explain.

She would not ask questions or deign to appear excited, not she.

To this Paul did not deign a reply, but the same day he rose one in his class.

Mrs. Beasley, whether she heard or not, did not deign to reply.

She did not deign to answer, but she turned on her heel and went out.

Philip received the keys, but did not deign a word of reply.

What I have to say is, if you will deign to listen, for your private ear.

Should we be grateful for whatever music they deign to release and grade them on a curve because of it?

Word Value for deign
Scrable

7

Words with friends

9

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