† despiciencyn.
Obsolete.
Looking down upon or despising; contempt.
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the mind > attention and judgement > contempt > [noun]
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1623 H. Cockeram Eng. Dict. Despitiencie, despite, hatred.
a1638 J. Mede Disc. Mark xi. 17, in Wks. (1672) i. 45 To show their despiciency of the poor Gentiles.
a1657 W. Burton Comm. Antoninus his Itinerary (1658) 67 A gallant despiciency..of all human affairs.
1672 H. More Brief Reply 103 His answer is marveilous lofty and full of despiciency towards his Antagonist.
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