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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Indigne, a. [ME. (c 1450) and OF. indigne, L. indignus. Cf. Inding a.] Unworthy, undeserving. —a1508 Kennedy Pass. Christ 1208.
Churlis him slew … , Quhilkis in the toun wes haldin maist indigne 1573 Three Reformers 77.
Mony vane affectioun Indigne of contradictioun 1596 Dalr. I. 276/14.
All men objecting to him thair indigne servitude 1600 Colville Palinode 23.
A thing indigne to have place amongst the true … registers 1619 Garden Elphinston 922.
Indigne To undergo so great a charge Unto so great a king
