/mod"euh stee/ , n. , pl. modesties .
1. the quality of being modest; freedom from vanity, boastfulness, etc.
2. regard for decency of behavior, speech, dress, etc.
3. simplicity; moderation.
[ 1525-35; modestia. See MODEST, -Y 3 ]
/mod"euh stee/ , n. , pl. modesties .
1. the quality of being modest; freedom from vanity, boastfulness, etc.
2. regard for decency of behavior, speech, dress, etc.
3. simplicity; moderation.
[ 1525-35; modestia. See MODEST, -Y 3 ]
Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary. Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House . 2012