deynte
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Middle English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
- dainte, daintey, daynte, dayntee, dayntie, daynty, dayntye, deinte, deintee, dente, dentee, deyntee, deyntei, deyntey, deyntie, deynty
Etymology[edit]
Borrowed from Old French deintie, deinte, from Latin dignitās, dignitātem. Doublet of deynteth and dignyte.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
deynte (uncountable)
- A feeling of joy or delight:
- Admiration; esteem.
- High regard; great honour.
- A luxury or rarity (especially a delicacy).
- Quality, refinement, excellence.
- (of food) Splendidness, magnificence.
Related terms[edit]
Descendants[edit]
- English: dainty
References[edit]
- “deintē, n.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007.
Adjective[edit]
deynte
Descendants[edit]
References[edit]
- “deintẹ̄, adj.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007.
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