Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Ignominy (-'s)
ignominy (-'s), n. [Fr. ignominie < L. 'disgrace, dishonor'.]
- Disgrace; dishonor; indignity of persecution; notoriety of false accusation; degradation of martyrdom.
- Shame; pity.
- Sin; iniquity; dishonesty; wickedness; base conduct.
- Disrepute; loss of status; humble station.
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