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n.; pl. Dainties. Value; estimation; the gratification or pleasure taken in anything. That which is delicious or delicate; a delicacy. A term of fondness.

Syn. - Dainty, Delicacy. These words are here compared as denoting articles of food. The term delicacy as applied to a nice article of any kind, and hence to articles of food which are particularly attractive. Dainty is stronger, and denotes some exquisite article of cookery. A hotel may be provided with all the delicacies of the season, and its table richly covered with dainties.

 - adj. Rare; valuable; costly. Delicious to the palate; ...