sorinesse

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Middle English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Old English sāriġness; equivalent to sory +‎ -nesse.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈsɔːriːnɛs/, /ˈsɔːrinɛs/

Noun[edit]

sorinesse (plural sorinesses or sorinessen)

  1. distraughtness, sadness, pitifulness
  2. (rare) regret; being upset over one's actions.
  3. (rare) crying, moaning, pleading
  4. (rare, religion) damning; eternal punishment in Hell.
  5. (rare) confusion, bewilderment

Descendants[edit]

  • English: sorriness

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