dignities

Variant of dignity

dignity definition

dig·nity (dig′nə tē)

noun pl. dignities -·ties

  1. the quality of being worthy of esteem or honor; worthiness
  2. high repute; honor
  3. the degree of worth, repute, or honor
  4. a high position, rank, or title
  5. loftiness of appearance or manner; stateliness
  6. proper pride and self-respect
  7. Archaic a dignitary

Etymology: ME & OFr dignite < L dignitas, worth, merit < dignus, worthy < IE base *dek-, to receive, be fitting > décor, docile

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