SOLEMNITY


Meaning of SOLEMNITY in English

n. (pl. -ies) 1 the state of being solemn; a solemn character or feeling; solemn behaviour. 2 a rite or celebration; a piece of ceremony.

[ ME f. OF solem(p)nité f. L sollemnitas -tatis (as SOLEMN) ]

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