Both Uses of
disparage
in
Tom Jones, by Henry Fielding
- Now, after this short preface, we think it no disparagement to our hero to mention...
Book 9 *disparagement = criticism
- A silly fellow would have brought in these articles as an addition to her fortune; but, to give him his due, he never mentioned any such matter; though to be sure they are no disparagements to a woman.†
Book 14
Definition:
to criticize or make seem less important -- especially in a disrespectful or contemptuous manner