Associations to the word «Deign»

Wiktionary

DEIGN, verb. (intransitive) To condescend; to accept as appropriate to one's dignity.
DEIGN, verb. (transitive) To condescend to give; to do something.
DEIGN, verb. (obsolete) To esteem worthy; to consider worth notice.

Dictionary definition

DEIGN, verb. Do something that one considers to be below one's dignity.

Wise words

Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one good poem, see one exquisite picture, and, if possible, speak a few sensible words.
Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe