Mŏd'est-y, n.

n. [Lat. modestia, It. & Sp. modestia, Fr. modestie. See supra.]

1. The quality of being modest; that lowly temper which accompanies a moderate estimate of one's own worth and importance; absence of self-confidence, arrogance, and presumption; retiring disposition; unobtrusiveness; inclination to assume less than is one's due, and concede more than is the due of others.
2. Absence of unwomanly or indecent bearing or conduct; purity of manners; chastity; —said in reference to women.