contemn
The origin and history of contemn.
Etymology
Came into English via Middle English contempnen, from Old French contemner, from Latin contemnō, meaning ‘to scorn’. See also contempt.
The origin and history of contemn.
Came into English via Middle English contempnen, from Old French contemner, from Latin contemnō, meaning ‘to scorn’. See also contempt.
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