DAINTY


Meaning of DAINTY in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' d ā n-t ē

Function: noun

Inflected Form: plural dain · ties

Etymology: Middle English deinte high esteem, delight, from Anglo-French deinté, from Latin dignitat-, dignitas dignity, worth

Date: 14th century

1 a : something delicious to the taste b : something choice or pleasing

2 obsolete : FASTIDIOUSNESS

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