c. 1300, deinteli, "sumptuously, with delicate attention to the palate;" late 14c., "elegantly, in a dainty manner," from dainty (adj.) + -ly (2).
she nibbled daintily at her cake
the invitation cards were written up daintily in white and gold
dahlia
Dahomey
daily
daimon
daimyo
daintily
dainty
daiquiri
dairy
dais
daisy
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