15th century, in the meaning defined above
despite appearances
despiteful
despite oneself
“Despiteful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/despiteful. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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