† deˈgradement Obs.
[a. obs. F. dégradement (1611 in Cotgr.) = degradation: see -ment.]
Degradation, abasement.
| 1641 Milton Reform. ii. (1851) 61 So the words of Ridley at his degradment..expressly shew. 1648 ― Tenure Kings 34 By their holding him in prison..which brought him to the lowest degradement. |