Definition for DER'O-GATE

DER'O-GATE, v.i.

  1. To take away; to detract; to lessen by taking away a part; as, say nothing to derogate from the merit or reputation of a brave man. [The word is generally used in this sense.]
  2. To act beneath one's rank, place or birth. [Unusual.] – Shak.

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