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Disdain

Charles Buck Theological Dictionary

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Contempt, as unworthy of one's choice. It is distinguished from haughtiness thus: Haughtiness is founded on the high opinion we have of ourselves; disdain on the low opinion we have of others.

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Buck, Charles. Entry for 'Disdain'. Charles Buck Theological Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​cbd/​d/disdain.html. 1802.
 
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