beaute
Middle English
/ˈbɛu̯teː/
noun
Definitions
- The quality of being physically appealing; attractiveness, prettiness.
- Something that is beautiful usually a characteristic
- (rare) Righteousness, virtue; morally correct behaviour.
- (rare) Generosity, politeness; being respectful.
- (rare) Beauty or attractiveness personified (as a woman)
- (rare) Honourableness; glorious behaviour.
- (rare) Quality, refinement of speech
Etymology
Borrowed from beauté derived from Latin *bellitās affix from Middle English beau.
Origin
Middle English
beau