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) ]
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) ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012