beaute

== English == === Noun === beaute (plural beautes) Alternative form of beaut. == Middle English == === Alternative forms === bewte, beuaute, bewty, bealte, bewete, beute, beautee, bewtee, beutie === Etymology === Borrowed from Anglo-Norman beauté, from Vulgar Latin *bellitātem; equivalent to beau +‎ -te. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /bɛu̯ˈteː/, /ˈbɛu̯teː/ === Noun === beaute (plural beautes) 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) ==== Derived terms ==== beautevous ==== Descendants ==== English: beauty Scots: beauty ==== References ====