[dig.ni.ty] n, pl -ties [ME dignete, fr. OF dignete, fr. L dignitat-, dignitas, fr. dignus] (13c) 1: the quality or state of being worthy, honored, or esteemed
2. a: high rank, office, or position b: a legal title of nobility or honor 3 archaic: dignitary
4: formal reserve or seriousness of manner, appearance, or language