1. (n.) Value; estimation; the gratification or pleasure taken in anything.

2. (n.) That which is delicious or delicate; a delicacy.

3. (n.) A term of fondness.

4. (superl.) Rare; valuable; costly.

5. (superl.) Delicious to the palate; toothsome.

6. (superl.) Nice; delicate; elegant, in form, manner, or breeding; well-formed; neat; tender.

7. (superl.) Requiring dainties. Hence: Overnice; hard to please; fastidious; squeamish; scrupulous; ceremonious.