Meaning of the word deign in English

What does deign mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

deign

US /deɪn/
UK /deɪn/

Verb

to do something that one considers to be beneath one's dignity

Example:
She would not deign to answer my question.
The queen did not deign to look at the commoners.