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condignness|kənˈdaɪnnɪs| Also 6–8 condignes(s. [f. as prec. + -ness.] ‘Suitableness; agreeableness to deserts’ (J.); condignity.
1581Marbeck Bk. Notes 712 He shall haue euerlasting lyfe, at that time when he hath deserued it of a condignes, by his good works. 1730–6in Bailey (folio). 1755in Johnson; and in mod. Dicts. |