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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