Obs. rare. [f. prec.: see -ENCY.] The expression of disparagement or contempt.
1653. Waterhouse, Apol. Learn., 149. The mighty Goliahs of Rome, who by this way of vilipendency, hope to give our Clergies flesh to be food for the birds of the Air.
a. 1670. Hacket, Abp. Williams, I. (1692), 77. Some Lords,… not content with that vilipendency,… would have this contempt agains’ the prelates inserted in their Journal Book.
