deynte

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French deintie, deinte, from Latin dignitās, dignitātem. Doublet of deynteth and dignyte.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdæi̯nteː/, /ˈdɛnteː/

Noun

deynte (uncountable)

  1. A feeling of joy or delight:
    1. Admiration; esteem.
    2. High regard; great honour.
  2. A luxury or rarity (especially a delicacy).
  3. Quality, refinement, excellence.
  4. (of food) Splendidness, magnificence.

Descendants

  • English: dainty

References

Adjective

deynte

  1. pleasant, delightful
  2. uncommon, rare
  3. (of food) artisan, delicious
  4. (rare) good, fine

Descendants

References

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