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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1653
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Vilify, v. [Late ME and e.m.E. vilifie (c1450), late L. vīlificāre.] intr. To lose value, become worthless, lessen in esteem. — 1653 Binning Wks. (1735) 210/1.
It is ignorance that magnifies other mysteries which vilify through knowledge
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