Also 6–8 condignes(s. [f. as prec. + -NESS.] ‘Suitableness; agreeableness to deserts’ (J.); condignity.
1581. Marbeck, Bk. Notes, 712. He shall haue euerlasting lyfe, at that time when he hath deserued it of a condignes, by his good works.
1730–6. in Bailey (folio).
1755. in Johnson; and in mod. Dicts.
