Distain

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Misspelling of disdain. alt-of, misspelling
Verb
  1. 1
    To stain, discolour or tarnish rare

    "Thence riſe the tears that ſo diſtaine my cheeks, Fearing his loue through my vnworthyneſſe."

Synonyms

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disgust

Example

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"Both hands are labouring the fierce knots to pull; / black gore and slime his sacred wreaths distain. / Loud are his moans."

Etymology

From Old French desteindre.

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