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.
Etymology: ME f. OF solem(p)nit{eacute} 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.
Etymology: ME f. OF solem(p)nit{eacute} f. L sollemnitas -tatis (as SOLEMN)
Oxford English vocab. Оксфордский английский словарь. 2012