2. Rank; condition; quality; as, the state of honor.

Thy honor, state, and seat is due to me.

Shak.

3. Condition of prosperity or grandeur; wealthy or prosperous

circumstances; social importance.

She instructed him how he should keep state, and yet with a modest

sense of his misfortunes.

Bacon.

Can this imperious lord forget to reign, Quit all his state,

descend, and serve again?

Pope.

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