Definition of "dignitie" [dignitie]

• Obsolete spelling of dignity. (noun)

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• "But the archbishop would none of that, alleging how it should be a derogation to the sée apostolike and his metropoliticall dignitie, to stand before the king in iudgement, or anie other temporall magistrate."
• "There is a Sacerdotall dignitie in my natiue Countrey contiguate to me, where I now contemplate.8"
• "Among these principles: the Supreme Deity loves each person equally, but He did not intend them to play equal roles in society:GOD ALMIGHTY in his most holy and wise providence, hath soe disposed of the condition of mankind, as in all times some must be rich, some poore, some high and eminent in power and dignitie; others mean and in submission."