▪ I.† menaltyObs.rare—1. [f.mene, mean a.2 + -al1 + -ty. Cf. mesnalty.] The middle class. a1548Hall Chron.Hen. IV 10 b, The euill parliament for the nobilitee, the worse for the menaltie, but worste of all for the commonaltee. ▪ II.menalty see menialty, mesnalty.