deynteth

Middle English

Alternative forms

dantyth, dayenteth, daynteth, daynteþ, denteth, dentethe, denteþ, denteyth, deinteþ, deintithe, deyntet, deyntethe, deynteþ

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)

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

Descendants

Scots: daintith

References

“deintẹ̄th, n.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007.

Adjective

deynteth

attractive, fine, pleasant
(rare) tasty, delicious

References

“deintẹ̄th, adj.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007.

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