deynteth

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Anglo-Norman deintet, earlier form of deinte, from Latin dignitās, dignitātem. Doublet of deynte and dignyte.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌdæi̯nˈteːθ/, /ˈdæi̯ntɛθ/, /ˈdɛntɛθ/

Noun

deynteth (plural deyntethes)

  1. The feeling of joy, fondness.
  2. A luxury or valuable.
  3. (rare) Opinion; regard.

Descendants

  • Scots: daintith

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Adjective

deynteth

  1. attractive, fine, pleasant
  2. (rare) tasty, delicious

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