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Definition
a lack of respect — often suggesting distaste and an undeserved sense of superiority
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to reject as not good enough
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to reject as not good enough
- proud disdain3.4 — Act 3 Scene 4 — Another part of the Forest. Before a Cottage (91% in)
disdain = a lack of respect for others
- Mistress and master, you have oft enquired After the shepherd that complain'd of love, Who you saw sitting by me on the turf, Praising the proud disdainful shepherdess That was his mistress.3.4 — Act 3 Scene 4 — Another part of the Forest. Before a Cottage (83% in)
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