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elegancy, n. [L. elegantia, fr. elegans, -antis, elegant: cf. F. élégance.].
- The state or quality of being elegant; beauty as resulting from choice qualities and the complete absence of what deforms or impresses unpleasantly; grace given by art or practice; fine polish; refinement; -- said of manners, language, style, form, architecture, etc. [1913 Webster]"That grace that elegance affords." [1913 Webster]"The endearing elegance of female friendship." [1913 Webster]"A trait of native elegance, seldom seen in the masculine character after childhood or early youth, was shown in the General's fondness for the sight and fragrance of flowers." [1913 Webster]
- That which is elegant; that which is tasteful and highly attractive. [1913 Webster]"The beautiful wildness of nature, without the nicer elegancies of art."
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