† immeriˈtorious, a. Obs.
[f. im-2 + meritorious]
Not meritorious; undeserving.
| 1642 Vicars God in Mount 85 An unjust and immeritorious eulogie or elogie. 1753 Ess. Celibacy 81 It is therefore immeritorious..to place human perfection in a solemn and formal round of devotional exercises. |
Hence immeriˈtoriously adv., undeservingly.
| 1675 O. Walker, etc. Paraph. St. Paul 99 All easily, and immeritoriously, stand in..the truth. |