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Added 9 October 2026

dainty

/ˈdeɪnti/ adjective

In Latin: dēlicātus Wiktionary

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Elegant; delicately small and pretty.
Fastidious and fussy, especially when eating.
Excellent; valuable, fine.

noun

A delicacy (choice or pleasing food).
A fancy cookie, pastry, or square, frequently homemade, served at a social event.
Esteem, honour.

Origin

From Middle English deynte (as noun), from Old French deintié, from Latin dignitātem. Doublet of dignity.

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