Middle English Dictionary Entry

dampnen v.
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Entry Info

Forms dampnen v. Also damnen, damni; dammen, damen, dampen & dempnen, demmen. Forms: p. dampned(e, damned(e, dampe & dempned; ppl. i)dampned, damned, damp & i)dempned, dempt, i)demd.
Etymology OF dam(p)ner & ML dam(p)nāre.

Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)

Note: Cp. condempnen.
1.
To pass adverse judgment upon (sth., sb.); condemn or repudiate (a doctrine); object to or condemn (a practice); ban (a book); blame, censure or criticize (sb.).
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2.
Law (a) To declare (sb.) guilty; convict, condemn to death; (b) to sentence (sb.); -- with to (of) phrase, inf. phrase, or that clause.
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3.
Theol. (a) To consign (sb.) to perdition, condemn to hell, damn; also, cause to be damned; ~ for ai, ~ withouten ende, damn eternally; (b) ~ to (in) hell; ~ to dol, peine.
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4.
Ppl. (also as noun): (a) theol. damned to eternal suffering in hell; the damned; (b) doomed or destined (to die, to be destroyed, etc.).
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5.
Law (a) To declare (sth.) illegal: outlaw (a currency); condemn or confiscate (inferior merchandise); (b) to void (an item of record).
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