disdain (n.) Old form(s): disdaind , Disdaine
vexation, frustration, wounded feeling
3H6 III.iii.127[Warwick to Lewis, of Edward's love for Bona] his love was an eternal plant ... / Exempt from envy, but not from disdain
TC I.ii.34[Alexander to Cressida, of Ajax knocking Hector down] the disdain and shame whereof hath ever since kept Hector fasting and waking
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