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    Condign , a. [F. condigne, L. condignus very worthy; con- + dignus worthy. See Deign, and cf. Digne.]
    1. Worthy; suitable; deserving; fit. [Obs.]
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      Condign and worthy praise.
      Udall.

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      Herself of all that rule she deemend most condign.
      Spenser.

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    2. Deserved; adequate; suitable to the fault or crime.Condign censure.”
      Milman.

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      Unless it were a bloody murderer . . .
      I never gave them condign punishment.
      Shak.

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