daint

Meanings

• adjective

  A small, delicate, and elegant thing.

  - "She wore a daint little dress."
  - "The daint flowers in the garden were a sight to behold."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with daint
paint , rain , strain

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Variants

List of all variants of daint that leads to same result
daunt , daunted , daunting , daunts

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Etymology

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From Old French 'daint' meaning 'delicacy' or 'dainty', from the Latin 'discernere' meaning 'to distinguish'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'daint' is also used in the name of the Welsh national dish, 'Cawl Cenllwyn Ddu' or 'Blackbroth', which is made with a variety of daint ingredients.

2. In the novel 'Under Milk Wood' by Dylan Thomas, the character Polly Garter is described as having 'daint hands'.

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Related Concepts

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1. delicacy: Relates to the refined and delicate nature of 'daint'.

2. gourmet food: Refers to food that is prepared with great care and attention to detail, similar to the meaning of 'daint'.

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Culture

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In Welsh literature, the term 'daint' has been used to describe the intricate and beautiful designs found on traditional Welsh textiles and pottery.

How to Memorize "daint"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, intricately designed object to remember the meaning of 'daint'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'daint' with the idea of something small, delicate, and elegant.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Delicate and Dainty' to remember the meaning of the word.

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