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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Indignity \In*dig"ni*ty\, n.; pl. {Indignities}. [L. indignitas:
cf. F. indignit['e]. See {Indign}.]
Any action toward another which manifests contempt for him;
an offense against personal dignity; unmerited contemptuous
treatment; contumely; incivility or injury, accompanied with
insult.
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How might a prince of my great hopes forget
So great indignities you laid upon me? --Shak.
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A person of so great place and worth constrained to
endure so foul indignities. --Hooker.
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