dignyte

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French dignite, from Latin dignitās, dignitātem; equivalent to digne + -ite. Doublet of deynte and deynteth.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdi(n)ɡniteː/

Adjective

dignyte

  1. Worth; value or excellence.
  2. High regard; great honour.
  3. High rank, title, or position.
  4. A privilege, right, or prerogative.
  5. (astrology) The heightened influence of a planet.
  6. (rare) That which provides worth or honour.
  7. (rare) A dignitary; one of high rank.

Descendants

  • English: dignity

References

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