disparage.
Inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior.
Meaning & usage
Inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English disparage (noun), disparagen (verb), from Old French desparage (noun), desparagier (verb), from des- (“dis-”) + parage (“equal rank, rank”).
To match unequally; to degrade or dishonor.
To dishonor by a comparison with what is inferior; to lower in rank or estimation by actions or words; to speak slightingly of; to depreciate; to undervalue.
To ridicule, mock, discredit.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English disparage (noun), disparagen (verb), from Old French desparage (noun), desparagier (verb), from des- (“dis-”) + parage (“equal rank, rank”).
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