Dignity

[Fr. dignité, from Lat. dignitas, from dig nus, worthy. See DEIGN.] True honor; noblene or elevation of mind or character; elevation of thought, sentiment, and action; - opposed to meanne .-Honorable place or rank of elevation; degree of excellence in popular estimation; an elevated office giving a high rank in society; advancement; preferment, or the rank attached to it; as, the dignity of the purple. - Elevation of aspect, or of deportment; grandeur of mien or carriage; lofty elegance of manner; impre ivene of personal presence. "Some men have a native dignity , which will procure them more regard by a look, than others can obtain by the most imperious command." - Richardson . -Rank or title of a nobleman, or dignitary; as, the dig nity of a marquis.