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Inequality of rank in marriage; an unequal match; disgrace resulting from marriage with one of inferior rank.
Marriage to one of inferior rank; the disgrace or dishonour involved in such a misalliance. Obsolete exc. Historical.
The action of disparage, v.; disparagement.