† deˈsesperat, a. Obs.
In 4 dis-.
[ad. OF. desesperé, Pr. desesperat, = L. dēspērāt-us despaired, desperate.]
Desperate, hopeless.
| c 1384 Chaucer H. Fame iii. 925 And wost thy selfen outtirly Disesperat of alle blys. |
† deˈsesperat, a. Obs.
In 4 dis-.
[ad. OF. desesperé, Pr. desesperat, = L. dēspērāt-us despaired, desperate.]
Desperate, hopeless.
| c 1384 Chaucer H. Fame iii. 925 And wost thy selfen outtirly Disesperat of alle blys. |
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