Dignification

[L. Lat. dignificare.] Exaltation; act of rendering dignified. "Where an ancient descent and merit meet in any man, it is a double dignification." - Walton. Dig'nified, a . Marked with dignity; noble; stately; grave; commanding awe or respect; as, a dignified judge. Dig'nify, v. a . [Fr. dignifier : Sp. dignificár ; Lat. dig nus , worthy, and facio , to make.] To invest with honor, rank, or dignity; to exalt in position or office; to honor; to make illustrious; to elevate; to advance; to prefer; to ennoble; to adorn. "The place is dignified by the doer's deed." - Shaks. Dig'nitary, n . [Fr. dignitaire .] An ecclesiastic who holds a dignity, or a benefice which gives him some preeminence over minor priests and canons; as, a college dignitary .