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mod·es·ty

[mod-uh-stee]
noun, plural -ties.
1.
the quality of being modest; freedom from vanity, boastfulness, etc.
2.
regard for decency of behavior, speech, dress, etc.
3.
simplicity; moderation.

Origin:
1525–35; < Latin modestia. See modest, -y3

o·ver·mod·est·y, noun
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modesty (ˈmɒdɪstɪ)
 
n , pl -ties
1.  the quality or condition of being modest
2.  (modifier) designed to prevent inadvertent exposure of part of the body: a modesty flap

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modesty
1530s, "freedom from exaggeration, self-control," from M.Fr. modestie, from L. modestia "moderation," from modestus "moderate, keeping measure, sober," from modus "measure, manner" (see mode (1)). Meaning "having a moderate opinion of oneself" is from 1550s.
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