| Condignity | n. [ Cf. F. condignité. ] (Scholastic Theol.) Merit, acquired by works, which can claim reward on the score of general benevolence. [ 1913 Webster ] Such a worthiness of condignity, and proper merit of the heavenly glory, cannot be found in any the best, most perfect, and excellent of created beings. Bp. Bull. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Indignity | n.; pl. Indignities [ L. indignitas: cf. F. indignité. See Indign. ] Any action toward another which manifests contempt for him; an offense against personal dignity; unmerited contemptuous treatment; contumely; incivility or injury, accompanied with insult. [ 1913 Webster ] How might a prince of my great hopes forget
So great indignities you laid upon me? Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] A person of so great place and worth constrained to endure so foul indignities. Hooker. [ 1913 Webster ] |
