condignness
(kənˈdaɪnnɪs)
Also 6–8 condignes(s.
[f. as prec. + -ness.]
‘Suitableness; agreeableness to deserts’ (J.); condignity.
| 1581 Marbeck Bk. Notes 712 He shall haue euerlasting lyfe, at that time when he hath deserued it of a condignes, by his good works. 1730–6 in Bailey (folio). 1755 in Johnson; and in mod. Dicts. |