Disdains

verb

verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    third-person singular simple present indicative of disdain form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Example

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"But when Anchises' ancient home I gain, / my father, he, whom first, with loving care, / I sought and, heedful of my mother, fain / in safety to the neighbouring hills would bear, / disdains Troy's ashes to outlive and wear / his days in banishment."

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