What does DAINT mean?

Dictionary Entry: Daint 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, Verb

2. Definitions:

• Noun: A small and delicate piece of food.
• Verb: To eat or handle food delicately and carefully.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /deɪnt/
• UK: /deɪnt/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "daint" is a shortened form of "dainty," which comes from the Old French word "deintié," meaning "pleasure, delight." The noun form of "daint" is used to describe a small and delicate piece of food, often served as a treat or dessert. The verb form of "daint" is used to describe the act of eating or handling food delicately and carefully.

5. Synonyms:

• Nibble
• Savor
• Taste
• Sample
• Indulge

6. Related Words:

• Paint
• Faint
• Plaint
• Taint
• Saint

7. Example Sentences:

• The dessert tray was filled with daints like petit fours and macarons.
• She dainted her way through the buffet, taking only small bites of each dish.