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infame

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[in-faym] / ɪnˈfeɪm /

verb (used with object)

infamed, infaming
  1. Archaic. to make infamous or accuse of something infamous; defame.


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Coming into his presence, she threw at his feet their infant son, saying, passionately and scornfully, No quiero titulo de madre del hijo infame, del infame padre!

From Women of America Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 10 (of 10) by Larus, John Rouse

Stigand infamed of simonie. kept both Winchester and Canturburie in his hand at one instant.

From Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (8 of 8) The Eight Booke of the Historie of England by Holinshed, Raphael

O sovran, virtuous, precious of all trees In Paradise! of operation blest To sapience, hitherto obscured, infamed.

From Paradise Lost by Milton, John

This Stigand was greatlie infamed for his couetous practises in sale of possessions apperteining to the church.

From Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (8 of 8) The Eight Booke of the Historie of England by Holinshed, Raphael

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