See Also: ignominy(dictionary)
ignominy(dictionary)
IGNOMINY(law)

ignominy (iou)



ignominy noun. M16.
[(French ignominie from) Latin ignominia, formed as I-2 + (var. of) nomen name, reputation: see -Y3.]
Public disgrace or dishonour; infamy. M16.
Gentleman (Bombay) He had to suffer the ignominy of being dropped from the team.
Infamous quality or conduct. arch. M16.
Ld Macaulay He then repays by ingratitude the benefits which he has purchased by ignominy.