Obs. rare–1. [a. OF. escorne-r to insult, affront: see AS- pref.2; or f. SCORN v. with A particle of pa. pple.] To insult, affront.
1553–87. Foxe, A. & M. (1596), 309/2. Heereat prince Edward being ascorned, lifted up himselfe, and gaue him such a blow, that [etc.].
