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Meaning 1
in spite of
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Usage: archaic, nonstandard
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Phrase guide
in despite of
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Meaning 2
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see in, despite, of.
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History
Etymology
From Middle English in despijt of, in despit of, in despytt of, in dispite of, in dispit of, in dispyt of.