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MOD'EST, a. L. modestus, from modus, a limit.

1. Properly, restrained by a sense of propriety hence, not forward or bold not presumptuous or arrogant not boastful as a modest youth a modest man.
2. Not bold or forward as a modest maid. The word may be thus used without reference to chastity.

The blushing beauties of a modest maid.

3. Not loose not lewd.

Mrs. Ford, the honest woman, the modest wife.

4. Moderate not excessive or extreme not extravagant as a modest request modest joy a modest computation.
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Entry for 'Modest'. King James Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​kjd/​m/modest.html.
 
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