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indign

adjective
in·​dign | \in-ˈdīn \

Definition of indign 

1 archaic : unworthy, undeserving

2 obsolete : unbecoming, disgraceful

First Known Use of indign

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for indign

Middle English indigne, from Anglo-French, from Latin indignus

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