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† viliˈpendency Obs. rare.
[f. prec.: see -ency.]
The expression of disparagement or contempt.
1653Waterhouse Apol. Learn. 149 The mighty Goliahs of Rome, who by this way of vilipendency, hope to give our Clergies flesh to be food for the birds of the Air. a1670Hacket Abp. Williams i. (1692) 77 Some Lords,..not content with that vilipendency,..would have this contempt against the prelates inserted in their Journal Book. |