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   The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition.  2000.
 
dignity
 
SYLLABICATION:dig·ni·ty
PRONUNCIATION:  dgn-t
NOUN:Inflected forms: pl. dig·ni·ties
1. The quality or state of being worthy of esteem or respect. 2. Inherent nobility and worth: the dignity of honest labor. 3a. Poise and self-respect. b. Stateliness and formality in manner and appearance. 4. The respect and honor associated with an important position. 5. A high office or rank. 6. dignities The ceremonial symbols and observances attached to high office. 7. Archaic A dignitary.
ETYMOLOGY:Middle English dignite, from Old French, from Latin dignits, from dignus, worthy. See dek- in Appendix I.
 
 
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