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Definition of Janty
1. a. See Jaunty.
Definition of Janty
1. Adjective. (archaic form of jaunty). ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Janty
1. jaunty [adj] - See also: jaunty
Lexicographical Neighbors of Janty
Literary usage of Janty
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. An Etymological Dictionary of the English Language by Walter William Skeat (1893)
"It was formerly spelt janty, the earliest example being that given in Todd's ...
We are thus led to consider janty as being a mere doublet of gentle or ..."
2. A Glossary and Etymological Dictionary of Obsolete and Uncommon Words by William Toone (1832)
"In man or beast they are so comely, So janty, alamode, and handsome. ...
What though they dress so fine and janty. JAPE (F. gaber), to jest or joke. ..."
3. Writing the Short-story: A Practical Handbook on the Rise, Structure by Joseph Berg Esenwein (1918)
""Dey's a time comin', Aun' janty, when dey's all gwine tuh walk tuh wunst," ...
asked Aunt janty as she hospitably replenished his cup, while Gabriel ..."
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