OUTSCORN

Etymology

Verb

outscorn (third-person singular simple present outscorns, present participle outscorning, simple past and past participle outscorned)

(transitive) To overcome or overwhelm by haughty disregard; defy; scorn or despise.

Anagrams

• contours, cornutos, countors, croutons, croûtons

Source: Wiktionary


Out*scorn", v. t.

Definition: To confront, or subdue, with greater scorn. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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