Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for DAIN'TY
DAIN'TY, n.
- Something nice and delicate to the taste; that which is exquisitely delicious; a delicacy. Be not desirous of dainties, for they are deceitful meat. Prov. xxiii.
- A term of fondness. [Not much used.] Why, that's my dainty. Shak.
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