indign

indign
/in duyn"/, adj.
1. Archaic. unworthy.
2. Obs. unbecoming or disgraceful.
[1400-50; late ME indigne < MF < L indignus, equiv. to in- IN-3 + dignus worthy; see DIGNITY]

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