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   Disparage , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Disparaged ; p. pr. & vb. n. Disparaging .] [OF. desparagier, F. déparager, to marry unequally; pref. des- (L. dis-) + F. parage extraction, lineage, from L. par equal, peer. See Peer.]
   To match unequally; to degrade or dishonor by an unequal marriage. [Obs.]
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   Alas! that any of my nation
   Should ever so foul disparaged be.
   Chaucer.
   
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   To dishonor by a comparison with what is inferior; to lower in rank or estimation by actions or words; to speak slightingly of; to depreciate; to undervalue.
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   Those forbidding appearances which sometimes disparage the actions of men sincerely pious.
   Bp. Atterbury.
   
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   Thou durst not thus disparage glorious arms.
   Milton.
   Syn. -- To decry; depreciate; undervalue; underrate; cheapen; vilify; reproach; detract from; derogate from; degrade; debase. See Decry.
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   Disparage , n. Inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior. [Obs.]
   Chaucer.
   
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   Dissuaded her from such a disparage.
   Spenser.
   
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