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Condign , a. [F. condigne, L. condignus very worthy; con- + dignus worthy. See Deign, and cf. Digne.]
- Worthy; suitable; deserving; fit. [Obs.]1913 Webster
Condign and worthy praise.
Udall.1913 WebsterHerself of all that rule she deemend most condign.
Spenser.1913 Webster - Deserved; adequate; suitable to the fault or crime. “Condign censure.”Milman.1913 Webster
Unless it were a bloody murderer . . .
I never gave them condign punishment.Shak.1913 Webster
- Worthy; suitable; deserving; fit. [Obs.]