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deservant

adj

Etymology

From deserve + -ant.

  1. derived from dēserviō
  2. derived from deservir
  3. inherited from deserven
  4. suffixed as deservant — “deserve + ant”

Definitions

  1. Deserving

    Deserving; worthy (of either good or bad)

    • The conveyance to the grandson was subject to a further condition which was expressed in the instrument in this way: “if he is personally deservant of the transfer of the said premises to him.”
    • We tend to criticize those with wealth saying they are not deservant of it. Yet, how do we know if they are deservant or not?
    • Feeling deservant, I scold my reflection and convince the remains of me that my breath is no longer vital.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA